Exclusive Interview with Scotland's Newest Boyband: Rewind

Wow, guess who's gone and got herself a second interview! This week I am excited to share with you my exclusive interview with up and coming Scottish boyband Rewind! 

Meet James MceIvar, Lewis Irons, Kieran Hepburn, Jack Robertson and Ryan Donaldson; these five lads are the members of Rewind and are ready to take the UK by a storm!

From left to right: James, Kieran, Ryan, Lewis and Jack

Hi guys! So for the people who have no idea who you are, tell us a bit about your band

James: We all auditioned for a new Scottish boyband and were lucky enough to be given a place in the line up.

Lewis: The name Rewind came from the idea that the golden era of boybands was back in the 90s when we were growing up, and if we could we'd love to go back and relive it.

What words would you use to describe Rewind?
Lewis: Fun
James: Exciting
Kieran: Scottish, I am proud of my roots

What are your singles Boomerang and Scream about?

Jack: Boomerang is about a girl that keeps coming back no matter how far you get her away she keeps coming back like a boomerang 
Lewis: Scream is kind of the opposite, it's more about the feelings after a break up and moving on to better things. 

You've announced that you are going on tour…when does it start, where are you going and what could be expected?
Ryan: We are supporting Futureproof on their UK Tour which starts on the 26th of May in Newcastle! We will be travelling around the UK, putting on a show and having a right laugh! 
James: We are going to be doing new songs, new routines... even the older stuff is new and improved. It's exciting for us to see people we haven't before and of course see the familiar faces! 
Jack: I can't wait! Every musicians dream is to tour around the UK especially with my four mates. 
Kieran: Yes, we are heading out of Scotland! 

All details of the tour and the links you need will be at the bottom of the page! Who are your musical influences? 

Lewis: Justin Timberlake for me, incredible artist. In terms of song writing though, John Mayer. His lyrics and music are genius.

Ryan: Personally I love every kind of music. Justin Timberlake and Chris Brown in the modern day and anything from Michael Jackson to the Rolling Stones in the past!
Kieran: At the end of the day, you are nothing without a great song
Jack: I have always been a golden oldie so anything from 90s right back to swing! But at the moment I'm loving the Vamps album it's a great listen.

James: People who fearless and give everything they have on a stage are the ones that influence me. 

So true Kieran! Do any of you live by any mottos? If so what are they?
Jack: Not specifically but I feel like you need to earn everything in life and things don't just come to you, and always do what you love.

James: There's a quote by Lady Gaga that I heard recently I like 'If you don't have any shadows you're not standing in the light'.

Lewis: As much as it is a bit of a cliche or a joke, you only live once is genuinely a great motto. It makes me do things I'm maybe hesitant or worried about.

What has been the best gig you've played?

James: I really enjoyed the fireworks for Clyde 1 in Paisley. Thousands of people singing Boomerang in the pouring rain was classic, the fireworks went off during the Scream chorus which was an amazing moment. I think that was the first time I felt like a popstar. 

Kieran: I just love playing so as long as I am playing, all gigs are good. Although saying that we are supporting some mega big artists this year, so they are gonna be cool

Lewis, Ryan & Jack: Tough question, there have been so many amazing gigs! But the highlight would have to be playing at the SECC last year was easily the best gig ever playing alongside Little Mix, Stooshe, Conor Maynard, Amy McDonald and more. Thousands of screaming girls, a massive stage and it was unforgettable. 

I was at that gig! Have any of you got any annoying habits?

Ryan & Jack: Time keeping!

Kieran: I'm like the Duracell bunny, always hyper.

James: Ryan gets a little bit stressed which can be funny, we are all chilled out enjoying the moment and he's throwing a strop somewhere.

Ahaha, Ryan sounds a bit like me! If you could live anywhere where would it be?

Lewis: Bora bora in the pacific, it looks like heaven on earth. 

Ryan: I would love to live in Miami! South Beach.... bringing the heat.

Kieran: Where I was born and bread, Scotland, off course!

Jack: I am a home bird so I think I would always come back but my dream is to visit everywhere! Especially New York. 

What are the best and worse things a fan has ever got you?

Lewis: The best thing was something which didn't cost much at all, it was a massive book filled with messages from fans all over, from Scotland and England to Spain and France and it was amazing. So much time and effort and such an amazing gift. The worst thing might be best kept from anyone hearing about! 

James: The best thing is always sweets, and I get cakes a lot which is great! 

Ryan: I think the best and worst would be the willy warmer I was given (he then goes on to explain what it actually is in detail but I don't think you need to know that!).

Jack: The presents are is just a never ending list of amazing generosity.

What is the best thing about being in Rewind?
James: You get to do all the things you like on a day basis and call it work!

Lewis: It's the fans. They are the reason it's happening obviously! Without them we wouldn't be performing on stage and supporting some amazing artists. They mean the world to us. 

Ryan: The Bromance. Fans. Playing live.

What's the funniest thing that's happened since being in Rewind?
Jack: Keiran is so funny with his girl chat. James makes me laugh with his clothes. Ryan makes me laugh with his dance moves and Lewis just always makes me laugh as he's always smiling! 

Lewis: Near enough everything that Kieran says is daft but hilarious. 

James: There's not a day that goes by where something funny doesn't happen.

Ryan: James has had a couple of wardrobe malfunctions during gigs: this always cracks me up.

And finally, if you were a girl which member of the band would you date and why?

Lewis: That's a tough question. I think Jack would be the most gentlemanly out of the lot of us. 

James: That's a great question! I'd probably have to go with Ryan because he'd go out his way to show you a good time suppose.

Ryan: Thats tough... would probably be Lewis: hes a gentlemen

Keiran: ME off course, cos I cook, clean, iron, walk the dog, what more could you ask for?

Jack: I'd probably pick Lewis as he is the most like a gentleman.

Here are all the links to find out more about Rewind!
Twitter handles:  @rewind_music, @james_rewind, @KieranRewind, @Ryan_Rewind, @Lewis_Rewind, @jack_Rewind
Website: httJp://rewindofficial.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialREWINDBoyband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RewindWorldOfficial/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rewindmusicofficial-1
Rewind will be joining Futureproof for every night of their tour and you can buy your tickets HERE!

Thank you so much to Lewis, Ryan, Jack, James and Keiran for taking part in this interview. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you guys and maybe one day in the future you'll come back for another chat and discuss Rewind a year on from now.

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Esmee x

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