MEET THE TEAM | BEN MACDONALD

What’s your role at DM?
Writer

How long have you been part of DM for?
A month

Outwith DM, what do you do?
I am a Sports Journalism student in Ayr.

Why did you want to join DM?
To write about music I love as well as discover new bands and artists.

Who’s your favourite Scottish artists?
Baby Strange, Catholic Action, The Fratellis

Best gig you have been to?
Paul McCartney at Hampden or Kanye West at SECC

Best venue in Scotland you have been to?
Barrowlands

Favourite festival you have attended?
T in the Park at Balado!

If you could create your own festival, who would be your 3 headliners?
Idles, Kendrick Lamar, Courtney Barnett

What’s your favourite genre of music and why?
I have an eclectic taste but will listen to anything with a guitar!

How would you describe the Scottish music scene in 3 words?
Communal, exciting, positive

What’s the best and worst thing about the Scottish Music scene?
The best thing is getting to see your favourites or discover new favourites in different types of venues around the country. The worst thing is being at a good gig but there’s hardly anyone there watching.

Favourite drink at the pub?
Tennent’s