Scottish multi-instrumentalist Iona Zajac has released her debut album, Bang, and has been announced as the new touring vocalist and harp player with The Pogues. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
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Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I live with my 90-year-old grandfather.
I have an irrational fear of cats.
My surname means 'hare' in Polish.
How would you describe your music?
Dark indie folk that moves from heavy to light in an attempt to dance on top of badness.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Angel Olsen, Julia Jacklin, Portishead, Gaelic choral singing and eastern European female choirs e.g. The Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Choir & The Warsaw Village Band.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Regina Spektor in the o2 ABC, Glasgow.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Monkey Business by the Black Eyed Peas.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Timothy Gone by Margot Guryan.
Favourite lyric of all time?
‘Your hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm’ - Leonard Cohen.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
My Girl - Otis Redding.
Where can we find more information about you and your music?
My website, Facebook, Instagram.
Alan Corr
