Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
Class act Louise had to reject Glastonbury
Teacher was working during premier festival
An Ai rdrie singersongwriter who had to decline a much soughtafter slot at Glastonbury b e c a u s e o f wo r k commitments hopes that performing will soon be part of her day job.
Louise Connell, who records under the alias ‘ Reverieme’, is looking to make the grade in the music industry following the recent release of her first studio album, the critically acclaimed ‘Straw Woman’.
The 27-year-old Petersburn songstress teaches English at Bathgate Academy, but is aiming to make the transition from standing in front of a classroom of pupils to an arena full of fans.
Louise told the Advertiser: “I had to knock-back Glastonbury this year because the slot fell on a school day.
“I’m not sure what it would have been like to perform there but I do know it would have been a massive crowd.
“I really enjoy gigging and I love the idea of being able to go full-time with music.
“That would be the best thing ever for me; not necessarily making loads of money and being incredibly famous, but making enough so I could do music as a full-time job.”
Reverieme, pronounced revery- me, first picked up a guitar when she was in her early teens and began writing songs as she approached adulthood, something she believes vastly helped her musical development.
The former Caldervale High pupil added: “I love writing as you can play within your own limits.
“You aren’t attempting to perfect someone else’s work so you can mould it around your own ability and what you are capable of.
“As your own technique and ability develops, so does the quality of your songs.”
Reverieme’s music has caught the ear of many. Haunting, deep lyrics accompany catchy melodies and a mix of tempo to give ‘Straw Woman’ an extremely versatile feel.
And the songwriter believes it is difficult to pigeon-hole her music into one specific genre.
She said: “My music is quite easy to listen to. I wouldn’t say it’s odd or strange but I still find it difficult to describe.
“Pop is maybe the best description but that might give people the wrong idea as it’s not chart music.
“I start with the lyrics rather than my musicianship and take it from there so that’s the part that has to be spot on for me.”
Louise is managed by Stuart Macleod, owner of Beetroot studios in Airdrie where the album was recorded.
The pair aren’t keen on a major label deal as Louise prefers to focus on the musical aspect and not fame and fortune.
But as she looks to forge an independent career in the industry, Stuart is confident Louise has the necessary qualities to succeed.
He said: “The way labels work these days is to really try to focus the marketing of it but we’re not interested.
“This is what Louise does and if folk like it they will get on board.
“I remember when I realised how good Louise’s songs were and how strong her voice was.
“I worked with Amy McDonald early on in her career but this is entirely different; this is someone who just wants to make music and give people a chance to hear it.
“From day one we’ve had to find people who are comfortable working around and can accept that.”
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