Dylan John Thomas: Get to know the 'Fever' singer
He started out in the Glasgow care system
Last updated 23rd Nov 2023
New Scottish artist Dylan John Thomas has broken out into the world of music stardom, and has opened up with us about his musical journey from growing up in care in Glasgow, to being on stage at festivals such as TRNSMT - AND selling out gigs at Barrowland.
Dylan released his song ‘Yesterday Is Gone’ in June, and as well as performing several tour dates in November, has his debut album dropping soon! We caught up with Dylan to find out his story - with him being very open about growing up in the care system. From learning the guitar to close to sold-out tours and headlining TRNSMT 2024, get to know the 'Fever' singer...
Who is Dylan John Thomas?
Dylan is a Scottish singer, he explained how growing up he would play a lot of Tony Hawk on the PlayStation, which had a great soundtrack, prompting him to buy a guitar, and learn how to play it.
"We used to listen to the soundtrack (of Tony Hawk), which used to come on every five minutes, Johnny Cash 'Ring of Fire', Johnny Cash would always come on," he explained.
"That was one of the main reasons I got a guitar, it was the first tune I learned when I got a guitar, and then through that, the influences kind of developed like Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Dire Straits..."
He went on to explain how he then moved to busking and going to a jam night. Now, Dylan has already performed at festivals such as TRNSMT, and will be taking to the stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart, Leeds Festival and Reading Festival this year.
Is he playing at TRNSMT 2024?
He sure is! The first acts for Glasgow Green's TRNSMT Festival 2024 were revealed on Tuesday 21st November 2023, revealing that Dylan John Thomas will be playing, as well as other names such as Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris.
Dylan will be performing on the Saturday (13th July), with artists such as the Courteeners, Rick Astley and Cian Ducrot also performing on that day.
When is Dylan John Thomas' album out?
Dylan has finished recording his album, and after revealing the cover art he announced that it will be with us on 26th January 2024. Announcing the news on 14th September 2023, Dylan wrote: ' The debut album will be out on January 26th. Feels mental writing this. 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
'New single ‘Rich Boy’ also out today. Looking forward to you hearing the rest of the tunes.
'Album out January. Pre-order @ link in bio'. (sic)
His album was recorded in Parr Street, Liverpool, and the singer revealed what it was like recording it, saying: "It's funny, you see all the platinum albums, like Justin Bieber... I'm like 'Wow man, this is nuts!'"
When is Dylan John Thomas on tour?
Dylan performed multiple tour dates in November 2023. After his two Glasgow dates sold out he then announced a third at Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow. The shows then became a three-night sell out run.
He has also added a date in Edinburgh on the 24th November at the O2 Academy.
You can hear songs by Dylan John Thomas on Northsound 1.
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