Vansleep, Scotland On Sunday, 5 August 2018

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 5 August 2018 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. See Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) VANSLEEP Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday Vansleep are a promising young quartet from Aberdeen who write catchy, modern indie-rock songs.They’ve enjoyed airplay on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal / RAPAL show ShmuFM, their debut single Get Up has clocked up over 30,000 Spotify streams and they were awarded the Best Newcomer at this year's Fudge Awards.Vansleep have played Grampian Pride Festival and sold-out gigs in their hometown venues, including Drummonds, alongside fellow Aberdonian act The Capollos.We saw the band play a high energy set on the small Bella Bar stage and a stripped back live session with NetSounds at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this weekend, we’ve no doubt they’ll be playing bigger stages in no time. They launch their second single with a gig at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen on 25 August. Full info visit www.facebook.com/VansleepOfficial Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the Born To Be Wide music industry events and seminars 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