April Blog
Artist Spotlight: EYVE
March was a huge month for the incredibly talented, Sound Lab alumni Eyve. It marked the highly anticipated release of Eyve’s second EP, Sista! Beyond the Sky Isn't the Limit!
Known for her sensational blend of singing, songwriting, and rapping, Eyve ventures into uncharted musical territories with this latest body of work, intertwining ballroom culture with her Zimbabwean heritage. Stream it here.
The way that Eyve has grown as an artist since her time as a member of our New Sounds Academy programme is phenomenal, and is a testament to her talent, dedication and unique artistic voice. To hear more about her time with the Sound Lab, formative influences and artistic identity, listen back to her Radio Buena Vida show, with her tutor and mentor Sam Welch here!
We're proud to continue to support Eyve on her journey, and can't wait to see what happens next for her with the support of her fantastic team at Up2Stndrd Studios!
If you’d like to see Eyve in action, here are some upcoming gig dates for your diary:
13th April: Wide Days Showcase, Edinburgh
11th May: SWG3 x Tenement TV Presents: Houses Festival, Glasgow
18th May: Supporting Leee John at St. Lukes, Glasgow
Known for her sensational blend of singing, songwriting, and rapping, Eyve ventures into uncharted musical territories with this latest body of work, intertwining ballroom culture with her Zimbabwean heritage. Stream it here.
The way that Eyve has grown as an artist since her time as a member of our New Sounds Academy programme is phenomenal, and is a testament to her talent, dedication and unique artistic voice. To hear more about her time with the Sound Lab, formative influences and artistic identity, listen back to her Radio Buena Vida show, with her tutor and mentor Sam Welch here!
We're proud to continue to support Eyve on her journey, and can't wait to see what happens next for her with the support of her fantastic team at Up2Stndrd Studios!
If you’d like to see Eyve in action, here are some upcoming gig dates for your diary:
13th April: Wide Days Showcase, Edinburgh
11th May: SWG3 x Tenement TV Presents: Houses Festival, Glasgow
18th May: Supporting Leee John at St. Lukes, Glasgow
Meet the Tutor
Meet our keys and interactive music magician Keith, Sound Lab OG, who has been with us for nearly a decade dating back to our days at Tollcross YMCA!🤯!
Meet our keys and interactive music magician Keith, Sound Lab OG, who has been with us for nearly a decade dating back to our days at Tollcross YMCA!🤯!
Keith provides keyboard tuition to a diverse range of students, including those with additional support needs. Keith isn't just a virtuoso on the keys; he brings a wealth of experience to our interactive and electronic music workshops tailored for individuals with profound communication and learning impairments. As the driving force behind our monthly interactive music discos in collaboration with PAMIS, he has empowered numerous young people with disabilities to have fun and enjoy music.
At the Sound Lab, we are committed to breaking down barriers to accessing music and creativity. That's why we offer free music tuition to young people with disabilities and/or additional support needs, those who are care-experienced as well as young asylum seekers and refugees. Our goal is to provide access to the transformative power of music for all, regardless of background or ability. If you know a young person who you think we could support, please email us at [email protected]
At the Sound Lab, we are committed to breaking down barriers to accessing music and creativity. That's why we offer free music tuition to young people with disabilities and/or additional support needs, those who are care-experienced as well as young asylum seekers and refugees. Our goal is to provide access to the transformative power of music for all, regardless of background or ability. If you know a young person who you think we could support, please email us at [email protected]
Getting Creative at Concrete Garden
Throughout March, our guitar and voice tutor Deni Smith has had a blast delivering guitar and ukulele tuition to the afterschool group at Outdoor Play (Concrete Garden), who have been “brilliant and full of energy”. Together, the young people wrote a short song titled “I am the weatherman”, that they have been playing the ukulele along to.
Our drum and electronic music tutor Laurie Pitt has also been along to the garden in Possilpark to support young people to do some field recording; think squelching in the mud and using bins as drums! These sounds, along with some fun interview questions about the children’s experiences in the garden will make for an exciting radio show that will be broadcast on Radio Buena Vida once completed!
Our drum and electronic music tutor Laurie Pitt has also been along to the garden in Possilpark to support young people to do some field recording; think squelching in the mud and using bins as drums! These sounds, along with some fun interview questions about the children’s experiences in the garden will make for an exciting radio show that will be broadcast on Radio Buena Vida once completed!
This month on Clyde Built Radio, the new Sound Lab team introduced themselves, and presented a flavour of their different musical identities. Listen back here. On Radio Buena Vida, we also had our wonderful tutor Laurie perform an eclectic DJ set! If you missed it, check it out here!
The Sound Lab X Community Renewal
Last week we kicked off our workshop series in collaboration with Community Renewal: Rom Romeha. For the next 6 weeks our tutor Steg G will guide young people from Roma backgrounds in Govanhill and the Gorbals through an exploration of drill music, as well as recording and songwriting techniques.
For more about Community Renewal and their amazing work, you can find out more here!
Last week we kicked off our workshop series in collaboration with Community Renewal: Rom Romeha. For the next 6 weeks our tutor Steg G will guide young people from Roma backgrounds in Govanhill and the Gorbals through an exploration of drill music, as well as recording and songwriting techniques.
For more about Community Renewal and their amazing work, you can find out more here!
Radio Shows
Coming up this month on Radio Buena Vida, we have Nico Ndlovu, a comedian, MC and host of the SIYAKHULUMA We Talk podcast on the show. Nico will join our very own Adam Khettabi to chat about music, and the work Nico is doing to amplify migrant voices and share refugee stories. It promises to be a great show, and you don’t want to miss it! Tune in on the 13th of April from 3-4pm!
As always, if you missed either of our March instalments, you can click here to hear Mairi, Adam and Rollo’s eclectic mix of tunes on Clyde Built Radio. Or you can click here to listen to our tutor, DJ & Drum whizz Laurie Pitt on Radio Buena Vida where he discusses his work with Sound Lab and showcases an hour of music!
Edinburgh Climate Festival 🎭🎷💃
Calling all artists who are passionate about sustainability and climate awareness! Creative Scotland seeks storytellers, musicians, dancers, poets, and creators to perform at the Edinburgh Climate Festival on June 29th at The Edinburgh Meadows. Don't’ miss the opportunity to share your message and talents on stage and inspire change through art.
📧 Get in touch at [email protected]
📝 Register online: https://forms.gle/TCJwUKyrFDLkcQdJA
📧 Get in touch at [email protected]
📝 Register online: https://forms.gle/TCJwUKyrFDLkcQdJA
Upcoming Events with Edinburgh Tradfest
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Lyric Writing with Karine Polwart
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to join Karine Polwart, one of Scotland’s most celebrated singers and composers, as she leads a lyric writing masterclass, hosted by The Soundhouse Organisation and Edinburgh Tradfest on the 12th May from 11:00 - 12:30pm. Explore how mood and subject matter, whether from personal experiences, commissions, or external sources, serve as catalysts for crafting new lyrics and melodies. Learn valuable techniques for drawing inspiration from your favorite artists while maintaining originality and integrity in your work. Tickets start at £16.50 and are on sale here. |
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’
The Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin' is back on the 20th & 27th of April, offering taster workshops for young people to try their hand at music making at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. Young people of all musical abilities are encouraged to come along and get to know each other, and the tutors ahead of the Big Band Weekend on the 4th-6th May. The EYG Big Band is a three-day programme for young people aged 13–18. The young people will be supported by some of Scotland’s finest musicians to learn traditional music together and create their own arrangements as a group. Get your ticket here. |