“What You See Is What You Get”: Kira McCaffery on Growing Up, Going Viral and Staying Real
There’s a certain type of warmth that some people carry with them, a brightness that doesn’t beg for attention, but draws it anyway. Kira McCaffery, content creator and self-described “centre of attention Leo”, is exactly that kind of person. You hear it in the Glaswegian lilt of her laugh, the way she names her childhood teddy “Sharpay” after High School Musical’s finest diva, or how she tells you, quite frankly, that being on telly just felt right.
Lana Del Rey’s First UK Stadium Tour: A Glasgow Review
On June 26th, something truly special happened, I saw Lana Del Rey live in my hometown, Glasgow. We dressed up in white dresses and cowboy boots, cracked open a couple of BuzzBallz, and made our way to Hampden Park, fully hoping to catch a glimpse of the soon-to-be-released Lasso album in action.
As a longtime Lizzy Grant fan and full-time Barrie-James (yes, that Barrie) loyalist, seeing Lana perform in the city she once called home just felt completely right. Honestly, what better backdrop than Glasgow; the unofficial spiritual home of so many of her hits?
Achingly Nostalgic; Peter Capaldi’s Sweet Illusions
People may be surprised to learn that before he was known for fighting Daleks as Doctor Who or threatening civil servants with self-professed “violent sexual imagery” as Malcolm Tucker, actor Peter Capaldi was the lead singer of a Glasgow punk-rock band - though the latter’s penchant for profanity certainly lines up.
Girls.Speak.French: Glasgow’s Next Big Sound
Glasgow has long been a launchpad for some of the biggest names in music, and Girls.Speak.French are the latest band making serious waves from the heart of Scotland’s music capital. With their unique blend of indie and rock, emotionally sharp song writing, and an unmistakable style, the four-piece are quickly carving out their own space in the city’s rich musical landscape.