Amy MacDonald has revealed that her musical inspiration comes from “very, very simple things” that happen to her in everyday life, as well as her relationships with those who are closest to her.
The 22-year-old singer, who is engaged to footballer Stevie Lovell, was speaking to stv.tv just days before the release of her new album, A Curious Thing.
“Everyday life is the main inspiration. I never really write songs when I’m on tour,” the Bishopbriggs singer said. “I don’t find time and there’s nothing really inspiring because although you might be in the world’s most beautiful city, you see a tour bus and a venue and they look the same no matter where you are, so I try not to write when I’m there.
“What inspires me is my friends and my family and everyday life, and just very, very simple things, that’s what really makes want to play the guitar and write.”
The new album is a follow-up to her massively successful debut, This is the Life, which produced hits including the single of the same title - hitting the number one spot in ten countries - and Mr Rock and Roll.
And Amy is hoping that her new offering, A Curious Thing, will both strike a chord with her existing fans, as well as win over some new followers.
Amy explained to stv.tv's Gill Harvey: “I think it’s just a natural progression from the first album. With the first album I’d never been on tour, I’d never had a band, so the album was essentially me and an acoustic guitar. Whereas this time I’ve just constantly, I’ve always had my band behind me, and when you’re playing to thousands of people you naturally give things a bit more, and songs are a bit edgier, a bit more up-tempo, and I think that’s just come across this time.
“I think the whole live side of it has worked its way into this album. But I think if you listen to the first one, think of all the gigs, and listen to the second one, I think it’s a pretty natural step on.”
Amy added: “I hope that people will still connect with it, it is essentially still me, still me and my guitar and my songs, so I hope the old fans still love it and I hope that it’s something different enough that maybe new people come on board – but you never really know, you just kind of need to cross your fingers and hope that people like it."
