WARREN JAMES & RADHIKA

Freckfest are delighted to be presenting this cracking festive double-headliner show!

RADHIKA
Radhika Meera Dade is a Scottish singer-songwriter whose work blends vintage-toned indie pop, dream-pop ambience, and elements of her Indian musical heritage. Her emergence in Glasgow’s indie scene has been shaped by both her own early creative drive and her family’s deep musical lineage

Joining Radhika on stage are Sushil K Dade (Future Pilot AKA/ The Soup Dragons) (bass, electronics), Eric MacDonald (keys), Rhea Marchetti (keys, vocals) and former Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomson who currently drums for Yummy Fur/Lungleg and many more. Radhika’s music takes inspiration from the films of David Lynch and fellow pop artists Cocteau Twins, Broadcast, The Pastels, The Go-Betweens and Felt.

WARREN JAMES
James Kirk is a founding member of Glaswegian indie legends Orange Juice and his jangly, melodic guitar riffs were integral to the “Sound Of Young Scotland”, which in turn gave birth to indie music as we know it and inspired countless guitar players. He also wrote their jangletastic song Felicity.

In 2024, James joined forced with Warren McIntyre of melodic pop folk-rockers Starry Skies, whose upbeat positive and lyric led singles – including their opus ‘Be Kind’ have featured over a 100 radio shows worldwide.

James and Warren have become a prolific songwriting duo with their 1st single, limited edition double AA side Miss Green Tea and Costa del Culzean released (GGP-001 vinyl) and recently released debut album ‘Tales From Film City’ (MOJO Magazine – four stars: “superior quality’)

On stage they are joined by Hal Crafter on bass – Michael McGaughrin (V-Twin/1990s/ Vaselines) on drums and Mark O’Donnell (Tomorrow’s Syndicate) on synth / keys.