In this Q&A, Dylan Winters & The Posterity talk about their high-octane set at HouseGuest Festival, the raw intensity behind their latest single “Ecstasy,” and the tight-knit community that powers Glasgow’s DIY scene. From their evolving sound to unforgettable gig moments, the band gives credit to collectives like Crowded Flat for keeping the scene alive. With new shows announced and something massive on the way, they’re gearing up for a huge second half of 2025.

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Q1. Hello Dylan Winters & The Posterity! First off, how’s everything going? How was your set at HouseGuest Festival— it looked like a blast. What was the vibe like on the day, and how did the crowd respond?

Dylan: HouseGuest was unreal. We played The Variety Bar—tiny space for a full band—but we went in full throttle: makeshift drum kit, three amps, no holding back. Probably gave the organisers a heart attack, but fair play to them, it worked. It was a fresh crowd too, so we pulled out our secret weapon—our cover of About You Now by Sugababes—and it landed. Loads of people came up after and said lovely things… one of the only memories I have of the night, to be honest. I was very rough the next morning.

Q2. HouseGuest is such a brilliant grassroots festival, run by Crowded Flat and Scottish Music Collective. As an artist coming up in the DIY scene, how crucial is that kind of local support for you?

Dylan: It's massive. Crowded Flat, SMC, Slay Sessions, B12—these collectives are keeping the Glasgow scene alive. They back upcoming bands constantly, and I say that from experience—we were one of those new bands not that long ago. There's a real community vibe that connects the bands, the venues, and the crowds. Being part of something like HouseGuest is a total privilege.

Q3. Let’s talk about “Ecstasy”—absolute banger, by the way. What’s the story or emotion that sparked the song? Did you try anything new with the sound or production this time around that you’re especially proud of?

Dylan: Thank you! Ecstasy came from a really confused, vulnerable place. At first, it was a bit of a mess live—just hadn’t clicked yet. But once we locked in as a band, it became this big, explosive release. I feel absolutely spent after playing it now, which I take as a good sign.

The detective theme was kind of random—I think I just missed dressing up after our cowboy Runaway era. But it fits, because the whole song’s just asking: “What the hell is happening?”

Q4. Every band seems to have their own magic formula—what’s yours? How do songs usually start for you, and how does that idea evolve once you’re in the studio with the band?

Dylan: At first, I was quite particular with arrangements—I had a strong vision and the band helped me bring it to life. Lately though, I’ve been stepping back and letting everyone put more of themselves into the songs, and it’s honestly made everything better. Turns out if you let talented musicians do their thing, the music’s better for it.

Robbie: Aye, we’ve all got very different influences, so when we manage to fuse them right, it leads to some of our best stuff. Doesn’t always work—but when it does, it’s magic.

Q5. You’ve come a long way since dropping “Never In Love” back in 2022. Looking back, how do you think your sound has evolved? And where do you see it heading next—are there any new directions you’re itching to explore?

Dylan: That song’s changed a lot—it’s a whole new beast live. We end most sets with it now and it just goes off. As for where we’re headed? Las Vegas Wedding is a good clue—grungier, bluesier. We’re definitely exploring darker tones lately.

Robbie: Yeah—Dylan Winters & The Posterity going blues is like Bob Dylan going electric. It’s a shift, but it still makes sense for us.

Dylan: I’m listening to a lot of Wunderhorse, Phoebe Bridgers, Mazzy Star, Radiohead… so your guess is as good as mine where we’ll land next.

Q6. Your live performances bring serious energy on stage. What’s it like translating your music from the studio to a live setting with the full band, and how do they shape the sound?

Dylan: It’s a balance we sometimes need to take a minute to consider, but live shows are more about how the songs feel than how they sound. That freedom lets us be rawer and more emotional on stage. I sometimes lose the plot and scream down the mic—but if people feel something, that’s what matters. The studio versions show we can actually play, but the live ones show why we do it.

Robbie: Big thing for me is improvisation. I try to base what I play on how the moment feels—there’s a lot of instinct and emotion in it, which keeps it fresh every night.

Q7. You’ve got a solid setlist to choose from now—what’s your personal favourite song to play live, and is there one that always gets the crowd fired up?

Dylan: Everyone’s got their own pick. Robbie’s is The Night Before The Morning After—he gets a big intro and solo there.

Robbie: That solo goes hard, I won’t lie.

Dylan: Jett and Matt are all about Las Vegas Wedding. Me and Mollie love Ecstasy—the crowd reactions recently have been incredible.

Q8. You’ve ticked off some iconic Glasgow spots like King Tut’s and St Luke’s—what’s been the wildest or most unforgettable gig moment so far? Any behind-the-scenes stories that stick with you?

Dylan: Our first show at King Tut’s. I was feeling totally out of my depth, last band on, full crowd. I tried a risky little call-and-response in Never In Love, not knowing if anyone would care—and they shouted it right back at me. Felt so surreal seeing people I didn’t know yelling lyrics I wrote as a teenager.

Robbie: Definitely debuting my Las Vegas Wedding Solo, Dylan fell down halfway through and just worshipped for the other half.

Q9. Can’t believe we’re halfway through 2025 already! What’s next for you and the band—more touring, new music, any surprises up your sleeve?

Dylan: We have just announced our next show, hosted by your pal Jake, from The Fake JIddler Show, which is a live take on his talk show, where us, Sean Choon & The Prawn Monsoon, and a secret guest, with interviews and stuff all throughout. Jake’s a good friend of mine, so I am really looking forward to it.

After that, however, we have something very huge in the works. It’ll be our biggest show by far, and I cannot wait to share it with everybody.