Riley, Scotland On Sunday, 25 November 2018

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 25 November 2018 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. See Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) RILEY Artist of the Week in Scotland On SundayGlasgow singer-songwriter Riley has been a prolific live performer over the past couple of years playing literally dozens of gigs in her home city as well as shows further afield in Finland, Estonia, Canada and the US.In March she also got a taste for touring, bringing her brand of country-tinged pop music to audiences across Scotland as support for Celtic-rockers Tide Lines. Meanwhile, a variety slots at festivals such as Solas, North Hop and Millport Country Music Festival have been complemented with plays on commercial broadcasters Capital FM, Cumbria and STV.Currently rehearsing with a full band, Riley sets out on tour with youth music initiative Hit The Road next month, playing gigs in Stirling at The Boy's Club on 14 December, Fort William at The Nevis Centre on 15 December and Glasgow at The Blue Arrow  on 16 December. She plans to go into the studio in the new year with new songs set to be released for Record Store Day on 20 April. Expect a lot of interest visit https://www.facebook.com/Rileymusicx/ Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the Born To Be Wide music seminar and social nights. Their next events take place in Dundee on 6 December and Edinburgh on 13 December 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