Interview with Julia Doogan

Julia & The Doogans are an uplifting folk infused pop outfit from Glasgow. Julia writes the kind of pop songs that will stay in your head days after you hear them. Last summer Julia released the fantastic Come Home EP featuring tracks like Come Home, Borderline and New York City; the EP has created a lot of buzz, leading to shows at The West End Festival, Belladrum, Happy Valley festival in Ireland and now Solas. Let's see what she has to say for herself.

Tell us about your band, Julia and the Doogans.

We like to play with a guitar, piano, cello, flute and voice. Sometimes there are twinkly things and a melodica too.

Tell us about you?

I like to write little pop songs and what better way to do it than with a bunch of fantastic musicians and friends?

So last year you released the fantastic “Come Home”, what's next in the pipeline for releases?

There are lots of new songs written now and there should be something new out soon enough should anyone be hoping for another release. 

You're just back from playing Happy Valley festival in Ireland, how was it?

It was good! Sadly I think I brought the rain over with me but other than that, it was a good experience. I have a soft spot for Ireland considering that's where my family are from and it was nice to go and sing some songs in somewhere that's new to me.

What are you most looking forward to about Solas festival?

Getting a chance to play some new songs and soak up the atmosphere.

Any bands you're planning to check out? Or do you reckon you'll sneak off and maybe catch a film in the festival cinema? 

I'm going to try and watch as many bands as possible but I am very eager to catch a film and chill out. Will be the perfect way to spend the Sunday.

Perhaps some samba drumming?

Why not!?

What is your must bring items for going to festivals?

Camera, some spare cash and a friend.

Interview by Solas volunteer, Wull Swales. Julia & the Doogans play the Solas mainstage on the afternoon of Sunday 26th June - let's hope she leaves the rain at home this time.