FEAUTURING THE SINGLES ‘WHAT I NEED’, ‘FEVER’, ‘RICH BOY’, ‘YESTERDAY IS GONE’ AND ‘JENNA’
| “An earworm heavy debut which both sparkles with optimism….and sinks with despair, he’s built to last” **** MOJO **** – The Sun (Something For The Weekend) “Scotland’s latest breakout star.” – HUNGER “Dylan John Thomas looks set for the big leagues.” – Notion “A unique juxtaposition of heartfelt lyricism, affirming optimism, and a driving energy.” – The Line of Best Fit |
| Dylan John Thomas possesses a gift for writing indie-folk songs which elevate challenging emotions into joyously optimistic anthems. It’s a skill that has made him one of Scotland’s most hotly tipped talents and in-demand live performers. His final tour of 2023 sold 9000 tickets in Scotland in a few hours and packed venues across England too, he inspired rapturous receptions: beers in the air, fans singing along on each other’s shoulders and the joyfully carefree bounce of the mosh pit. Every show inspired superlatives: “an incredible experience from start to finish“ (Clash), “a tempest of impeccable brilliance”(When The Horn Blows) and an “emotional rollercoaster” (Bring The Noise). |
Dylan says, “Debut album, feels mental saying that. Been some buzz recording it down in Liverpool over the last year. From writing tunes in my bedroom growing up and busking in Glesga, the dream was to record an album and tour it around the country. Cheers for making that happen”.
Every song on the album was written solely by Dylan, and co-produced by Rich Turvey (Blossoms, Courteeners) and Dylan himself. Chris Marshall (Gerry Cinnamon) co-produced ‘When I Get Home’. The record is available HERE, with his official store offering signed white or black vinyl, a CD and a signed lyric sheet. Assai also offer their own exclusive signed edition, a turquoise vinyl.
Dylan’s profile has flourished and grown in scale with the release of two acclaimed EPs, sold out headline tours, where he can pack multiple nights at the Glasgow Barrowland; festivals from Reading and Leeds to Glastonbury and TRNSMT; plus high profile live dates with Liam Gallagher and Sam Fender. Further put in the spotlight with support from Radio 1, BBC Introducing, 6 Music and Radio X, Dylan also won Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Scottish Music Awards in 2022.
Dylan embarked upon a run of intimate sold-out album launch shows this week. Forthcoming live dates include
festival appearances at this summer’s TRNSMT main stage and Tramlines Festival, with more to be announced soon.
Album tracklist:
‘Fever’
‘Feel The Fire’
‘What I Need’
‘Up in the Air’
‘Now and Then’
‘Melancholy’s Cure’
‘Rich Boy’
‘Yesterday is Gone’
‘Champs-Élysées’
‘When I Get Home’
‘Jenna’
‘Lovely Day’
‘Wake Up Ma’ (Live at Barrowlands)
| Photo credit – Lawrence Watson |
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