George T, Scotland On Sunday, 16 October 2022

George T | Off Axis Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 16 October 2022 


Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com

In the early 90s, George Thomson was a dynamo of Edinburgh’s club scene, before disappearing to London, where he kept himself busy with a range of film and music projects, releasing tracks under numerous monikers on a variety of labels. 

Since moving back to Scotland, he has immersed himself in a multitude of collaborations including one with actor Tam Dean Burn, another with percussionist Mairi Buchanan and a live set with techno DJ Miss Represented, which took place at the Hidden Door Festival in May.

His latest musical outing, Roll On, King’s Cross, is under the name George T and was recorded with a vintage melodica picked up on Ebay. Inspired by reggae legend Augustus Pablo, it combines the tones of his purchase with a sparse keyboard sound and a moody vocal, creating a piece of atmospheric brilliance. 

Released on Edinburgh label Hobbes Music on 18 November, and is accompanied by a video shot by George on a train journey to London. It is set to be followed by a single with Joseph Malik in February in the new year, and an album with Paranoid London, out on Optimo Records in the spring https://linktr.ee/George.T


George T | Off Axis Artist of the Week 16 October 2022


Off Axis is an artist-to-artist, non-profit gig swapping network, enabling bands and solo acts to build a nationwide fanbase by playing meaningful gigs throughout the UK. They offer a transparent touring model, where musicians keep 100 per cent of profits, showcase at festivals and benefit from expert mentoring. If you have a hometown fanbase, you can join, it’s free, supported by Creative Scotland register https://offaxistours.com 


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