Having just released their critically-acclaimed new album, The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, Belfast indie band New Pagans are rapidly building on their reputation as one of the most exciting acts to watch in 2021. Following the release of the album, we spoke to vocalist Lyndsey McDougall about growing up in Belfast, attitudes to women in music, and how she feels writing songs that are really personal to her. Thanks for your time, how is life treating you at the moment? Lyndsey McDougall: “All good, Spring has finally arrived in Ireland so, the slightly warmer weather has lifted my wintery mood.” The album is finally out. How does that feel and what’s the feedback been like to it? “It’s my first album (the rest of the band have all released albums before with other bands) so, I didn...
