Robert Gillies is one part award-winning songwriter, one part folk-popper, and every bit an infectiously energetic performer. Ask him what he writes and the may take you by surprise: " Soap rock. I write folky, poppy, soft rock. Too many words for a genre. So I put it all together and got soap rock. It says it all, though; soap is bubbly and refreshing, and that's what I love to play. Music that gets you high on life and deeper in."
This Boston-based Scot is making moves, and fast. After snatching up a degree at Berklee College of Music in just over two years, he hit the earth sprinting with a performance on Ellen, appearances with Andy Grammer, Charlie Worsham, and Charlie Puth, and a slew of songwriting awards. Armed with his latest release, 'Astronaut', Robert Gillies is rocketing into the stratosphere, and he wants to take you along for the ride!
"A triple threat writer, vocalist and guitarist, whose strong production skills and knack for penning infectious pop anthems."
- Mark Simos, songwriter
"Like a modern day troubadour, Robert's music is a refreshing blend of storytelling, wry observation on life and an expansive global view of things. His songs reflect his personality – bright, engaging and full of wonder and delight at the world and its inhabitants."
- Robert Weinberg, radio producer
2012
Winner: Soft Rock category, 2011 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition:
'Here With Me'
Finalist: Pop & Soft Rock categories, 2011 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition:
'One Of Those Days'
'City Man"
Honourable mentions: Soft Rock category, 2011 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition:
'Older'
'You Are Who You Are'
2010
Honourable mention: Berklee Songwriting Competition:
'Saturday in June'
Honourable mention: Folk category, 2010 USA Songwriting Competition:
'Saturday in June'
Honourable mention: American Songwriter Sep/Oct Lyric Contest:
'Giving In
One of ten 'performance slot' winners, Berklee Songwriters Club Concert:
'Saturday in June'
1st Place: Berklee Songs for Social Change songwriting contest:
'Smile'
Grand Award Winner: 2009 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition:
'Saturday in June'
Winner: Soft Rock category, 2009 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition:
'Saturday in June'
Honourable mention: Pop & Rock/Alt categories, 2009 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition:
'Sleepless Love'
'November Highway'
'Blinded'
'She Knows'
2009
3rd Place: Berklee Songs for Social Change songwriting contest:
'Wage A Little Peace'
Honourable mention: Singer-Songwriter & Pop categories, 2008 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition:
'The Proposal'
'Wage A Little Peace'
2007
2nd Place: The 2nd Christopher Goharriz Bahá'í Songwriting Competition:
'Coral & Pearl'
2006
1st Place: iCompositions.com Dyad Collaboration Contest (with Brent McDowell):
'Twist of Fate'
