Leif Coffield, Scotland On Sunday, 19 July 2020
Leif Coffield | Musicians’ Union Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 19 July 2020
Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com
Twenty-four-year-old Leif Coffield’s new single ‘Bloodstains & Love Notes’ was inspired by feelings of heartbreak and entrapment. The follow-up to his excellent single Monsta-san, self-released on 3 July. It has already enjoyed airplay from BBC Music Introducing with both Emily Pilbeam on 6 Music and Vic Galloway on BBC Radio Scotland giving it a spin. He's also been championed by Jim Gellatly on Amazing Radio.
Glittering yet dark, ‘Bloodstains & Love Notes’ isn't easily categorised. On the one hand, it’s a slice of slickly-produced electro-pop, yet it’s also gothic and angst-ridden. With an entertaining and engaging personality, (see his tongue-in-cheek video clips on his social channels) and diverse influences, ranging from Billie Eilish to Bon Iver, Coffield is a really interesting artist, well worth seeking out. To find out more visit https://www.instagram.com/leifcoffield and https://www.facebook.com/leifsnoise
Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide visit www.borntobewide.co.uk
Musicians’ Union sponsors Artist of the Week
The Musicians’ Union represents over thirty thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of its members with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services for self-employed professional and student musicians of all ages. Visit the MU website to find out how the Union helps musicians in the live arena, the recording studio, in education and as writer/composers. www.theMU.org
* For consideration as our Artist of the Week please visit https://www.newfoundsound.co.uk/scotland-on-sunday and review the checklist of what we NEED in order to feature bands / artists in Scotland On Sunday. Then email Derick Mackinnon with all of the information required (derick@newfoundsound.co.uk ) Scotland On Sunday