The Backline Newsletter - Issue 14

Issue 14

Author

Allan Watson
August 21, 2025

The Backline Newsletter
Issue 14 - Thursday, 21st August 2025

What’s This All About?

The Backline is your weekly fix of Scotland’s loudest and proudest. Every Thursday we drop straight-talk Q&As with rising bands, must-see gig picks, and essential gear finds — plus the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Spotlight Q&A

This Week’s Feature Band: Hazy Sundays

1. Who’s in the band, and what do they play?
Shaun – Vocals & rhythm guitar
Marko – Lead guitar
Jess – Bass
Pete – Drums

2. Describe your sound in 5 words or less.
Loud, emotive rock ’n’ roll.

3. What was your first gig as a band?
King Tut’s, Glasgow – December 2023.

4. Biggest show so far, and how did it feel?
Queens Park Arena. Amazing venue, great crowd, and a buzz to play to so many people.

5. Which Scottish venue feels like home?
Nice ’n’ Sleazy’s—we’ve played it four times.

6. If someone’s never heard of you, what song should they start with?
Your choice.

7. One band or artist you’d love to open for?
Oasis. Obvious—but it’s the dream.

8. What lyric have you written that still hits hardest for you?
“Ride the wave.” It’s about carrying on through the ups and downs—hope and determination in a song.

9. One moment you genuinely thought: “We’re gonna get kicked out.”
We’re all good lads 😉.

10. What’s a trend in music that makes you cringe?
Bands that don’t play live.

Connect with : Hazy Sundays

Instagram – @hazysundays_

X (Twitter) – @HazySundaysband

TikTok – @hazy.sundays

Spotify – Listen on Spotify

Apple Music – Listen on Apple Music

Essential Gear - LP Jam Block (Red)

Why we love it
The LP Jam Block is basically a woodblock for the modern drummer only tougher, louder, and built to last. It’s made from LP’s super-durable “Jenigor” material, which means you can whack it night after night and it’ll never crack. It cuts through any mix with a bright, punchy tone that grabs attention without sounding cheesy.

What it does
Mount it on a clamp or L rod, stick it by your hi-hat or ride, and you’ve got instant accents. Great for breakdowns, grooves, or adding that postpunk funk texture.

Best for
Drummers who want to spice up their kit with something unexpected. Perfect in indie, funk, ska, experimental, or even heavy rock settings.

Try it if you like
Percussive flair that stands out, Talking Heads style grooves, or just having a sound in your setup that makes bandmates ask, “Wait what was that?”

Gig of the Week

AC/DC – Thursday 21st August, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
The thunder(struck) from down under return. Angus, Brian & co. hit Edinburgh with riffs loud enough to rattle the city. Expect cannons, fire, and the biggest rock anthems ever written. More than a gig it’s a pilgrimage.

Best of the Rest

Greg Pearson – Friday 22nd August, The Poetry Club, Glasgow
Scotland’s breakout voice in an intimate space. His soaring vocals are arena ready, catch him up close while you still can.

Chappell Roan – Tuesday 26th August, Edinburgh Summer Sessions, Royal Highland Showgrounds
Pop’s rising icon brings glitter, spectacle, and unapologetic energy. Big hooks, big outfits Chappell is claiming the spotlight.

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