“OH MY GOD! I’M PLAYING TRNSMT” | BACKSTAGE WITH ABBIE GORDON

On day 3 of TRNSMT festival, I had the opportunity to chat with with fabulous budding pop artist Abbie Gordon. Opening the BBC Introducing stage at just 19 years old, the Irvine sweetheart has had a big year of releasing, writing and performing. I spoke with Abbie after her set about playing TRNSMT festival, the busy times and her future plans.

We first chatted about how she felt her set went: “It was so fun! I was so nervous backstage. I was actually almost boaking. I had it in my head, you know, ‘I’m playing TRNSMT’, but I’d never really fully realised ‘oh my god, I’m playing TRNSMT’- But it was so fun. The crowd were so fun, all jumping about. It was great!” said Abbie.

This was the young performer’s first time playing the festival, following her first few releases this year. I asked her how she feels about her year of busy times: “I’m good, yeah! I feel like I’ve been waiting to release music for so long, and this year has finally been the year that I’ve done it. It feels really nice to just put some music out there, see what other people think of it. And yeah, keep on doing it. I’m loving it.”

As a former theatre kid myself, I had asked about how she felt her theatre background translates to her musical career. She said: “Having a theatre background, it really helps. I think from such a young age just being on stage, it gives you more confidence. Learning how to do harmonies and singing in a group and teamwork and all that has definitely shaped who I am musically today.” I also asked what her favourite show tune was, and it turned out that we both played leads in We Will Rock You! Aw! Her favourite is a beautiful song, No-One But You, sung by the character ,,.

When asked about what happens next, she said: “I’m just really busy writing. Writing a lot. I’ve got a song coming out in five weeks, I’m really excited about it, it’s a bit different- It’s more emotional.” She explained that she’s “excited to share the more vulnerable side of her music” and concluded that she is just “crafting away.”

Abbie Gordon was such a sweet, confident soul and a joy to chat with. We had such a laugh during our interview. Since her headline show on the King Tut’s stage at just 17, she has shown a commitment and passion toward her craft that I’m sure many musicians her senior could take note from. I am delighted that the Scottish scene is lifting her up, and I trust that we will be seeing a lot more of her in the future.

P.S. Here’s her favourite show tune: