The inspirations behind five bands playing at TRNSMT in Glasgow
3 July 2017
A whole host of acts are taking to the stage during between Friday 7 and Sunday 9 July.
Ever wondered what albums have shaped the sound of these bands? Take them to find out.
The Van T’s
The Van T’s would sound very different if they hadn’t discovered , according to Hannah Van Thompson.
The Van T’s on ±«Óãtv Introducing
The Van T's - Blood Orange
Raucous grunge guitars and twin sister vocals live on the Vic Galloway show.
The LaFontaines
Jamie Keenan from was turned on to Teenage Fanclub by one of the most influential musicians of the 1990s.
The LaFontaines at T in the Park
The LaFontaines - Paper Chase at T in the Park 2013
The LaFontaines perform Paper Chase on the ±«Óãtv Introducing Stage at T in the Park 2013
Vukovi
Lungs by Florence and the Machine encouraged Vukovi singer Janine Shilstone to step up and be the centre of attention in a band.
Vukovi at T in the Park
Vukovi - Boy George
Vukovi perform Boy George at T in the Park 2015
The Vegan Leather
Gianluca Bernacchi from says discovering Justice was a life changing moment.
The Vegan Leather on Vic
The Vegan Leather in Session
Paisley group The Vegan Leather are in session for Vic Galloway.
Medicine Men
Ian Mackinnon from Medicine Men fell in love with when he was 17. ‘They were so much more than a punk band’.
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