The Lapelles

Sacred Paws win Scottish Album of the Year Award

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
Sacred Paws win Scottish Album of the Year Award

Sacred Paws have won the Scottish Album of the Year Award for their debut album Strike A Match. At a ceremony presented by co-hosts Vic Galloway and Nicola Meighan at Paisley Town Hall last night, an audience of industry insiders, avid music fans and some of Scotland’s best and brightest creative talent watched as the pop duo of Golden Grrrls’ Rachel Aggs and Eilidh Rogers emerged as the winner from a fiercely competitive shortlist, winning the £20,000 first prize. The band…

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Frontman of Scottish band The Lapelles drowns

Posted on by Gary Flockhart
Frontman of Scottish band The Lapelles drowns

Gary Watson, lead singer of hotly-tipped young Scottish indie band The Lapelles, has drowned in a tragic accident the night before his 22nd birthday. The East Kilbride band announced the tragic news on their Facebook page this afternoon (Aug 14), writing: “It’s with shock, heavy hearts and sadness that we have to let you know the news that Gary sadly passed away this morning as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident last…

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T in the Park Interview: The Lapelles

Posted on by Amy Anderson
T in the Park Interview: The Lapelles

With only days to go until T in the Park 2016 kicks off, AAA: Edinburgh will be chatting to some of the most exciting acts from all the stages to bring you latest news from Scotland’s largest music festival. We caught up with Leon Green, lead guitarist of indie-pop band The Lapelles, ahead of their slot on the T Break Stage on Sunday. You’re set to perform on the T Break Stage at T in…

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