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Bobby Gillespie, the Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman of Primal Scream, shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today.

Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Bobby dives deep to share his story and the songs that have moved him and sound-tracked the ups and downs of his eventful life. He also reveals how personal experiences and emotions are woven through his own work.

Primal Scream’s music has soundtracked parties and raves for the last five decades with tracks such as ‘Loaded’, ‘Movin’ On Up’, ‘Country Girl’ and ‘Rocks’. With Bobby being the sole continuous member of the group, The band’s sound has taken many exciting directions, with the release of albums such as Screamadelica, XTRMNTR and Riot City Blues. They released the disco-infused album ‘Come Ahead’ in November, their first in eight years.

Bobby shares his memories of childhood, growing up in the tenement blocks of Glasgow, his family’s dynamics, the death of his father, addiction, and how the love of his wife and children spurred him on to rehab. He also shares his passion for football and how it has shaped his view of being in a band and his musical process.

In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Beth Ditto, Kelly Lee Owens and Sharon Van Etten.

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