Keir Gibson, Scotland On Sunday, 18 August 2019
Printed in Scotland On Sunday, 18 August 2019 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read full article on Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) Keir Gibson Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday 18 August 2019:
Keir Gibson is a young singer songwriter from the Highland town of Fort William. We first saw him perform last December, when he toured with youth music project Hit The Road and he’s been on our radar ever since. Gibson has supported artists like Kyle Falconer, played The Ironworks in Inverness and festivals such as; Jocktoberfest, HebCelt, King Tuts’ New Years Revolution and XpoNorth.He self-released excellent debut single Eyes Wide the day before a triumphant set at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. It’s an electro-pop gem that’s made an impact, with more than 35,000 Spotify streams in 2 weeks, it’s earning him plenty of praise and new fans.His next live outing is in Aberdeen for True North Festival on 21 September. Watch the accompanying acoustic version of Eyes Wide filmed on a gondola at Lochaber mountain resort Nevis Range https://www.facebook.com/keirgibsonmusic/ Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide. For more info visit www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) 
AIM is a trade body established in 1999 to provide a collective voice for the UK’s independent music industry. The sector produces some of the most exciting and popular music in the world, and makes a huge contribution to the country’s economy. AIM’s 800+ members include the largest labels in the world, small start-ups and individual artists releasing their own music. Visit www.musicindie.com * For consideration as our Artist of the Week please click HERE scroll to the bottom and review checklist of what we NEED in order to feature bands in Scotland On Sunday. Then email: Derick Mackinnon with all the info