Ian Blaikie grew up in Birmingham, UK and began playing the guitar at 15. T… Read Full Bio ↴Ian Blaikie grew up in Birmingham, UK and began playing the guitar at 15. Throughout his teens he would listen to predominantly indie music (Oasis, Supergrass) and some rock, but in more recent years has become influenced by the likes of Kings of Convenience and softer acoustic sounds. His songs are a reflection of his emotions and his perception of every day life and the world around us.