Dylan John Thomas reveals what sparked his passion for music
He started out in the Glasgow care system
New Scottish artist Dylan John Thomas has opened up about his musical journey from growing up in care in Glasgow, to being on stage in festivals such as TRNSMT and selling out gigs at Barrowland.
Dylan has just released his song ‘Yesterday Is Gone’, as well as announcing several tour dates for November, and speaking to our sister station Clyde 1, he opened up about his musical journey and growing up in the care system.
The singer explained how 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.
When is Dylan John Thomas' album out?
Dylan has finished recording his album, it was recorded in Parr Street, Liverpool, however he has yet to announce a release date. The singer revealed what it was like recording the album, 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 has already announced tour dates for this November. After his two Glasgow dates sold out he then announced a third at Barrowland, Glasgow.
You can hear songs by Dylan John Thomas on West FM.
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