Small Town Joy

Part musical journey, part social history, Small Town Joy tells the story of how LGBTQ+ musicians changed the sound of Scotland. From glam rock through political pop and indie rock to folk, hip-hop, house and hyperpop, Carrie Marshall discovers the musical threads that queered mainstream music. A celebration of the songs that changed the culture, the enormous impact of Scots musicians on global rock and pop, and the faces and places continuing to shape the sound of Scots music at home and around the world, Small Town Joy is a must-read for any fan of Scotland's monumental musical influence. Featuring interviews with Shirley Manson (Garbage), Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES), Sean Dickson (HIFI Sean), Maya Evan MacGregor and many more.