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Hip Parade

By Katy Whitelaw • Apr 10th, 2010 • Category: features

From being chased by gangs through Easterhouse…to leading Wembley Arena in a mass sing-a-long, it’s been an epic journey for Scottish band Hip Parade’s front man Rob Shah.



Hip Parade

By Katy Whitelaw • Apr 3rd, 2010 • Category: gigs, jrgigs

“This is the last night of the tour and what a place to finish - it’s been amazing!” front man Rob Shah roars at the already swelling Wembley crowd, before launching into ‘Girl On The Radio’.



The Leads

By Katy Whitelaw • Dec 25th, 2009 • Category: jrwee, short players

The Leads have been hovering around the parapet of will-they-won’t-they-make-it for some time now, despite still being in the fresh faced stage of their music career.



The Twang

By Katy Whitelaw • Aug 21st, 2009 • Category: features

The Twang’s Phil Etheridge says new track ‘Got No Interest’ is his favourite from forthcoming album Jewellery Quarter released on August 2.



Hip Parade

By Katy Whitelaw • Aug 19th, 2009 • Category: features

Glasgow 4-piece Hip Parade have had a sudden rise to semi-stardom, following a battle with fellow Scot Tommy Reilly in Channel 4’s Orange Unsigned series.