Under the Radar: Aaron Smith
Smith’s vocal style has a strong echo of Chris Martin and the single’s piano infusion will certainly appeal to fans of early Coldplay, not to mention Keane. Hailing from Polmont, where he set up a makeshift studio in his school to capture his early compositions, he is managed by Scott Kirkwood, the man who discovered Noel Gallagher-baiter extraordinaire, Lewis Capaldi. And adding additional clout is a deal with the Apple-owned digital label Platoon. An EP is in the pipeline and Smith plays the Belladrum Festival on Saturday, www.facebook.com/aaronsmithsmusic
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