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Glasvegas are James Allan (vocals), Rab Allan (lead guitar) and Paul Donoghue (bass guitar).
One of the most successful Scottish musical exports in recent times, known for their unique sound and powerful lyrical content, they are a band that have never compromised; never conformed; commanding respect from their peers and critics alike and enjoy a fiercely loyal worldwide fan base. They are a band who on their own terms are forging an undeniable legacy in terms of how many up-and-coming Scottish bands and even established ones have been influenced by Glasvegas especially Allan’s emotive Glaswegian vocal delivery. 2008 marked the release of the bands self titled platinum selling debut album “Glasvegas” which reached No.2 in the album charts and selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. Receiving widespread critical acclaim their stunning debut was nominated for the coveted Mercury Music Prize in 2009. Their sophomore follow up “Euphoric /// Heartbreak \” was released on 4th April 2011 reaching the Top 10 in the UK and No.1 in Sweden and in September 2013 “Later…When The TV Turns To Static” became the bands third official studio album release.
Their fourth studio album “Godspeed” was released on 2nd April 2021. James wrote, recorded, produced and engineered the album himself. “Godspeed” was recorded in their native Glasgow, Stockholm, New York and Los Angeles; it’s release ensures that the Glasvegas legacy continues…
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Glasvegas Biography
Glasvegas are a Scottish alternative rock band that formed in Glasgow in 2003. The band consists of James Allan (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rab Allan (lead guitar, backing vocals), Paul Donoghue (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Caroline McKay (drums).
History
Formation and early years (2003-2006)
The band's original line-up came together in late 2003, comprising James Allan on vocals and guitar, his cousin Rab Allan on guitar, Paul Donoghue on bass guitar, and Ryan Ross on drums. They toured intermittently from 2003 to 2005 around Scotland, releasing a limited edition double A-side single, "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed"/"Ina Lvs Rab" on CD in May 2004. Ryan Ross left the group in late 2004 to go to the USA. In December 2005, the band asked Caroline McKay to be their drummer. A notable early supporter of the band was Alan McGee. On 30 October 2006, the band released a self-funded limited edition 7" single, "Go Square Go!."
Glasvegas and A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) (2007-present)
Following the release of another limited edition 7" single, "Daddy's Gone" on 5 November 2007, Glasvegas found themselves at the centre of a bidding war from several major record labels. "Daddy's Gone" sold out and was voted the number two single of the year by NME magazine. After releasing their third limited edition 7" single, "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" on 14 February 2008, the band opted to sign to Columbia. They then won the prestigious Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME Awards two weeks later. Glasvegas recorded their eponymous debut album, Glasvegas, at Brooklyn Recording Studios in New York. The album was produced by James Allan and Rich Costey. The album was released on 8 September 2008, and included re-recordings of "Daddy's Gone" (the second single from the album), "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry," and "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed" (retitled "Stabbed," and featuring the backing music of Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata), as well as previously unreleased songs "Polmont on My Mind," "Lonesome Swan," "S.A.D. Light," and "Geraldine," which was the first single from the album.
In October 2008, Glasvegas recorded a Christmas-themed mini-album, A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss), over twelve days--ten of which in a Transylvanian church in Romania--and was released on 1 December 2008. The band are to headline the 2009 NME Awards Tour in January 2009, following their own US and UK tour.
Glasvegas received three nominations for the 2008 Swedish Rockbjörnen awards: Best International Act, Best International Album for Glasvegas and Best International Song for "Geraldine." In Q magazine's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2008, Glasvegas was voted the fifth best album of the year.
Other charted songs
With the A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) mini-album being released solely as a bonus CD for the special edition re-release of Glasvegas in the UK, fans who'd already bought the album prior to this release had the option to download the EP, resulting in each track charting on the UK Singles Chart.
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Formation and early years (2003-2006)
The band's original line-up came together in late 2003, comprising James Allan on vocals and guitar, his cousin Rab Allan on guitar, Paul Donoghue on bass guitar, and Ryan Ross on drums. They toured intermittently from 2003 to 2005 around Scotland, releasing a limited edition double A-side single, "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed"/"Ina Lvs Rab" on CD in May 2004. Ryan Ross left the group in late 2004 to go to the USA. In December 2005, the band asked Caroline McKay to be their drummer. A notable early supporter of the band was Alan McGee. On 30 October 2006, the band released a self-funded limited edition 7" single, "Go Square Go!."
Glasvegas and A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) (2007-present)
Following the release of another limited edition 7" single, "Daddy's Gone" on 5 November 2007, Glasvegas found themselves at the centre of a bidding war from several major record labels. "Daddy's Gone" sold out and was voted the number two single of the year by NME magazine. After releasing their third limited edition 7" single, "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" on 14 February 2008, the band opted to sign to Columbia. They then won the prestigious Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME Awards two weeks later. Glasvegas recorded their eponymous debut album, Glasvegas, at Brooklyn Recording Studios in New York. The album was produced by James Allan and Rich Costey. The album was released on 8 September 2008, and included re-recordings of "Daddy's Gone" (the second single from the album), "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry," and "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed" (retitled "Stabbed," and featuring the backing music of Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata), as well as previously unreleased songs "Polmont on My Mind," "Lonesome Swan," "S.A.D. Light," and "Geraldine," which was the first single from the album.
In October 2008, Glasvegas recorded a Christmas-themed mini-album, A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss), over twelve days--ten of which in a Transylvanian church in Romania--and was released on 1 December 2008. The band are to headline the 2009 NME Awards Tour in January 2009, following their own US and UK tour.
Glasvegas received three nominations for the 2008 Swedish Rockbjörnen awards: Best International Act, Best International Album for Glasvegas and Best International Song for "Geraldine." In Q magazine's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2008, Glasvegas was voted the fifth best album of the year.
Other charted songs
With the A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) mini-album being released solely as a bonus CD for the special edition re-release of Glasvegas in the UK, fans who'd already bought the album prior to this release had the option to download the EP, resulting in each track charting on the UK Singles Chart.
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