Q&A - Liv Dawn
Scottish singer-songwriter Liv Dawn has announced her debut EP, Beautiful Daydream, will be self-released on 18th August. Liv will also perform in the Hug and Pint on the 18th of August, grab a ticket here
The folk-pop vocalist – who was a finalist in the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Singer-Songwriter of the Year Award in 2019 – has penned five powerful and highly personal tracks, exploring the “the highs and lows” of falling in and out of love, longing for new adventures, chasing dreams and finding happiness in your twenties.
Your new EP 'Beautiful Daydream' is out Friday 18th Aug. Can you tell us more about the inspiration for the EP & what work was involved?
My EP is based on being in my twenties and growing up. I also like taking inspiration from nature and using imagery to express my thoughts and feelings. The EP touches on dealing with heartbreak as well as chasing dreams and finding happiness. Longing to find a place where I belong,
I write about falling deeply in and out of love, dealing with hard times, and finding peace and solace from nature. The EP has been a year in the making as I recorded and produced it with my friend from our home studio. We went to other studios to record drums and strings but recording from home gave us the flexibility to change and develop songs. I found the recording process very challenging but inspiring and I learned a lot.
Tell us more about growing up in Loch Lomond.
Loch Lomond is a beautiful place and I visit it often. Growing up with the loch at my doorstep and always being able to explore it was great. The scenery is stunning and I love going on walks around the loch. Spending time in Loch Lomond has always helped me appreciate and feel connected to nature.
We saw you were playing the likes of Eden, Belladrum & Leigh Folk Festival this summer. Tell us about your favourite festival experience this year?
I have had an amazing time playing festivals this summer! Eden and Belladrum were very fun as there were many brilliant acts to see and I met great people. Leigh Folk Festival was my favourtite festival experience this year as I won their Open Mic Competition, which was incredible and unexpected! As the winner, I was offered a slot to perform at the festival and really enjoyed myself. I made great connections and everyone who was involved was very supportive.
What can we expect at your upcoming show in the Hug & Pint?
You can expect a really magical and fun night! I will be performing with my awesome band who help bring my songs to life. I will be playing many of my new songs for the first time and I am hoping to showcase the story telling and emotion behind them. I am very excited for people to hear a live version of my EP.
Can you share any of your dreams with us?
Music is my dream and I would love to chase the cliche of releasing albums and touring the world. I would love to have a small van and travel around different countries playing gigs and festivals. I would also like to run workshops for everyone to try out music, connect with it and write songs.
What advice would you give to others trying to find happiness in their twenties?
It is very important to look after yourself and give yourself time to heal. Everything happens for a reason and we go through hard times and heartbreak to learn, grow and become stronger. Find the little things which bring you light. You will be okay and one day you will find the happiness you are searching for.
Get tickets for Liv’s gig at the Hug and Pint on the 18th of August, here
Connect with Liv and her socials here - Liv Dawn