'In East End Coast, Joesef sings his own love letter to his native city. 'Permanently' on his own, he can’t help but miss Glasgow.' Have a read of our Seven Days feature with joesefjoesef 👇
"WE’RE pals now,” says Joesef to a slightly nervous reporter as he sits on a leathered bench in a Thai restaurant.
Originally from Garthamlock in the north-east of Glasgow, the Scottish artist is currently on tour. After having established himself in his native country and headlined several sold-out gigs, he’s on the cusp of international fame. He continues: “It’s about admitting that you’re never going to be enough, that you don’t give somebody what they deserve even though they are perfect and would give everything to you. I think that’s harder than a nasty break-up, because it’s not anybody’s fault. It’s just: ‘I’m sorry I can’t be that for you right now’.”
“It’s very much against everything that I like. I hate having my photo taken. I hate people filming me, but with this job, it’s actually really fun.” “Sometimes I feel like I’m quite protective or private of my personal life. But then when I say it in music and talk about it in that way, I feel like it’s easier to articulate how I’m feeling. I don’t think anything’s off the table because it kind of helps me articulate my emotions in a way that I feel very comfortable,” he says.For the majority of his life, Joesef felt like he was wandering aimlessly. But music changed everything.
“It was difficult, man,” he says softly. “I feel like it is for most queer people anywhere. I grew up in a very working-class background in a deprived area, it was very masculine. People would just think with their fists and think about the consequences later.”“If you wanted anything other than what was ‘normal’, it was hard to not stand out and have a target on your back.
According to Joesef, it would be impossible for past lovers to not realise his songs are about them. Particularly when it comes to the standout song, Borderline, in which he boldly asks: “Remember what you loved me for?”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Glasgow dance group to shine bright at Scotland's first inclusive competitionAdditional needs dance group, Dance4All, are ready to take to the stage at Scotland's first ever inclusive competition, held this weekend in Glasgow city centre.
Read more »
Average cost of private rental property in Glasgow soars to over £1000 a monthSoaring rent in Glasgow has left the cost of an average property over £600 a month more expensive than social housing, a report has revealed.
Read more »
Sam Smith postpones Glasgow show at short notice due to being 'really unwell'Sam Smith, who's in the middle of their headline-grabbing Gloria tour, has cancelled tomorrow night's Glasgow show due to feeling 'really unwell'. Get well soon, Sam! 🙏
Read more »
Sam Smith cancels Glasgow gig hours before show after being struck with illnessThe singer, 30, had been due to perform at the OVO Hydro Arena on Saturday night but has pulled out after being struck down with a mystery virus.
Read more »
Olly Murs' emotional tribute to 'dear friend' Caroline Flack during Glasgow show. ollymurs was holding back tears as he performed an emotional tribute to his 'dear friend' Caroline Flack during his show in Glasgow last night 😥💛 Watch the tribute here:
Read more »
Glasgow pensioner left 'prisoner in own home' after breaking hip on 'loose' slabMorag Herbertson, aged 80, was walking through the city centre, towards Argyle Street, when she stepped on a loose slab at the Four Corners and slammed into the pavement breaking her hip.
Read more »