Each week we feature a different Scottish artist on the blog including premieres and Q&A’s. Please check out some of the amazing Scottish talent we have discovered over the years.

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Q&A: The Rosellas
Q&A: The Rosellas

“I've had hours of conversations after the set with locals, talking all about the importance of Scotland to my family, and in turn learning more and more about the heritage of the country and its importance to them. I find it very soul affirming and will spend hours more continuing to do so.”

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Q&A: Aylee
Q&A: Aylee

“I hope that if anyone listens to Dressed Up and relates to the lyrics, they take it as a sign to step  back and reflect on why it resonates with them. I want to help anyone who’s caught in a similarly  toxic situation feel less alone and isolated. While yes, “I hate that all my friends were right” about my previous relationship, I’m incredibly grateful to be so far removed from it now, and able to look  back and see that they absolutely were.”

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Q&A: Spyres
Q&A: Spyres

“Touring is definitely one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of being in a band, so we’re absolutely buzzing to get back on the road. A lot of the cities on this run are totally new to us, which makes it even more special. We can’t wait to meet new faces and play in venues we’ve never stepped foot in.”

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Q&A: The Zebecks
Q&A: The Zebecks

“‘Persona’ is the closest we’ve ever gotten to merging the worlds of my poetry and songwriting as I am literally performing spoken word at the end. The vulnerability I tried to express in this song has definitely developed our songwriting as I now feel a lot more open within the band dynamic and this has led to more directed songwriting sessions where we all play a part in the construction of lyrics - knowing that The Zebecks is a really safe space surrounded by my best friends means I feel comfortable bouncing ideas directly off them in real time.”

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Q&A: Former Champ
Q&A: Former Champ

“Many of the songs on this album are about feeling displaced and some are even more directly about Irish Diaspora and Irish Politics. I think anyone who has moved away from their hometown can probably relate to a curiosity about the alternate life they could be leading. The larger concept of sliding doors and endless paths has been a key theme on the album and even informed its title.”

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Q&A: Dylan Winters & The Posterity
Q&A: Dylan Winters & The Posterity

“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.”

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Q&A: Maz & The Phantasms
Q&A: Maz & The Phantasms

“I think people love the freedom and the warm nature of these grassroots events. Glasgow especially is extremely kind and respectful, and it feels amazing to be able to throw a big party for your community where everyone can be themselves.”

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Q&A: Saint Sappho
Q&A: Saint Sappho

“I was listening through old demos and there was a melody Tammy had been singing along with the piano, she heard me playing it out loud and said "Wait. There's something in that" at first I didn't agree but she was persistent. That melody eventually became the verse of Floating. The moment we began writing the verse was what set the whole song in motion, and everything afterwards naturally progressed into a full song.”

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Q&A: Cowboy Hunters
Q&A: Cowboy Hunters

“One time someone told us that we reminded them of when Lady Gaga and Beyonce collaborated and we've been living off that high ever since. ”

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Q&A: Kirsteen Harvey
Q&A: Kirsteen Harvey

“Oh it’s absolutely amazing! I can’t believe it to be honest! I always find putting on headline shows a little scary, and I get quite nervous on the run up- but the response for the shows, and in particular the Glasgow date has been totally mind blowing! I think it’s going to be pretty special seeing so many people in the one room, who are there to see myself and my wonderful band, play tunes that I just wrote at home!”

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Q&A: racecar
Q&A: racecar

“By the time we came to write and record Pink Car, we were very fortunate to have raised enough money through a successful Crowdfunder campaign (thanks everyone!) to make some of the musical dreams we had for our songs come true. Graham, Lissa, Claire and Kenny (not to mention Aaron Morrison/ Catriona Price/ Gracie Brill!) are all fantastic musicians. It is always a joy to collaborate, most of all when people’s blend of skill and creativity means both realising an original vision and new, exciting elements appearing during sessions".”

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Q&A: PG Ciarletta
Q&A: PG Ciarletta

“For me there is a lot of hard work ahead, but a lot of things to be buzzing about. I would just say taking the music to the people and playing as many places as possible across Scotland and beyond. I just want to go and do what I am meant to do, which is release music, play shows, make content, be nice to folk and work hard.“

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Q&A: Katie Nicoll
Q&A: Katie Nicoll

“My emotions over my Poetry Club gig didn’t fully hit me until Sunday afternoon whilst watching back videos on Instagram. IT WAS AMAZING! The realisation that I’d packed out a room two hours away from where I grew up filled me with a new sense of pride over my music. I feel proud & soooo beyond grateful of the people that made time to come down and support, grateful of the boys in my band, and grateful of all my family and friends.”

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Q&A: Calum Baird
Q&A: Calum Baird

“Playing at the Biennial was superb.  The energy and buzz in the city was infectious and the support from the audiences and fellow musicians at my shows, even though we didn’t always share a language, was so important and helped me feel right at home. “

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Scottish Artists To Watch In 2025
Scottish Artists To Watch In 2025

New year, new bands, new obsessions. Scotland’s music scene is a constantly morphing beast, spitting out fresh talent, combing boundary-defying genres, with the raw energy that keeps the Scottish music scene constantly evolving. Whether you’re into massive indie anthems, left-field electronic experiments, or something that defies categorisation entirely, 2025 is shaping up to be another huge year for grassroots Scottish Music.

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Q&A: Pedalo
Q&A: Pedalo

“I was hyper aware that this was going to be a song that literally anyone can hear, forever, which was honestly a bit scary when it’s such a personal topic. But then the reaction to it has been really touching—I’ve had a fair few people say to me how much they relate to Lighter. Now I’d say it’s the song that I’m the most proud of”

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Q&A: Former Champ
Q&A: Former Champ

“Sometimes stuff just feels right, sounds right. But the mission statement for this band in a writing sense was definitely like Paul Westerberg and all the pathos in the Replacements tunes. These are pop songs first and foremost—they are never going to be perfect short stories like Raymond Carver or whatever—but they do start from that place.”

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Q&A: Odd Luke
Q&A: Odd Luke

“I think it hit me one day a long time ago that I was the only person who hadn’t heard my own voice, you know? It’s one thing to back other people and hide behind that, but I had all these weird little stories building up that just needed out, if nothing else just for me!”

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Q&A: Thundermoon
Q&A: Thundermoon

“It’s epic! We’re so grateful for the support. We’ve worked hard from the roots up, and every bit of recognition feels like a big achievement. Working with a local, musician-run project like New Teeth has helped us stay true to our values. Growing from here feels like a huge positive, especially knowing that these platforms resonate with our music.”

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Q&A: Nü Cros
Q&A: Nü Cros

" This year’s been an amazing year in terms of the shows we’ve been blessed to play, that includes Supersonic in Paris which was a fairytale in its own right. We’ve come a huge way as a band through it all."

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Q&A - Tzusan

Following the release of his album, WSPNSYRP we caught up with Edinburgh based lo-fi hip hop pioneer Tzusan. Available now on 12” vinyl, you can grab a physical or digital copy on Bandcamp here.

  • Your latest album ‘WSPNSYRP’ is highly conceptualised - tell us about the conditions which inspired this project?

    When I first started working on it I had intended it to be an album of summer bangers to play at festivals but then COVID happened and that kind of went out the window. As it evolved from then it sprouted tentacles and developed a darker underbelly driven by a lot of anxieties about the pandemic, climate change, and the hedonism of ecological destruction.

  • The album is bold and at points other-worldly. What inspired the poetic narrative of hedonism & hopelessness?

    I suppose what really cemented it was the wasps. A whole bunch of dead wasps started popping up in my studio and for some reason it just clung to the walls of my brain and started to meld with all the anxieties and inspirations I was harbouring at the time.

  • It’s abundantly clear you’re inspired by misty, curious jazz-infused instrumentals reminding us a little of the likes of Ivan Ave. Who are your production heroes and who are the ones that inspire you today?

    Ooh that's a tough question. I think a lot of producers don't get the shine they should, there are loads of tracks I love that I couldn't even tell you who produced them which is a shame. I guess in Scotland folk like Jaisu, Konchis, Scattabrainz, S-Type were all on my radar from a pretty young age and there's plenty of up and comers who are really pushing the boundaries.

  • Tell us about the creative process when it came to the various collaborators on this record?

    A lot of the features are people I consider close friends at this point so most of it came about really organically but it's always a pleasure to get the chance to work with some more established artists like Truemendous and King Grubb

  • We reviewed your Fizzy Milk album in 2021 and described it as "ballsy, complex and unapologetically Scottish”. How would you describe your sound in 3 words

    relies on sub-text. hahaha

  • Your favourite track from the album is… because…

    ahhh the impossible question... I'm proud of them all for different reasons and my answer changes every few days but I think maybe Citalopram. I think that one stands out as something with a bit more pace and energy to it.

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Resonate Artist Of The Week : Hannah Laing

We’re back with another sensational artist of the week and taking home the crown this week is Dundee’s Queen of house, Hannah Laing.

The rise of Hannah Laing has been inevitable - a dedicated music lover and DJ who’s been exposed to the wonders of dance music from a young age. Learning to DJ and more recently produce have catapulted Hannah onto major festival stages and other live events. Blessing stages in The Arches, O2 Academy, Royal Highland Centre and Braehead Arena were only the tipping point. The summer of 2022 proved to be a ground breaking one for the Dundee star who’s stood behind the decks at the likes of Creamfields & TRNSMT, not to mention her foray of Ibiza shows. A series of performances on the White Isle which saw her share stages with the likes of Patrick Topping & Idris Elba as well as performing at the iconic Café Mambo.

It’s not all about DJing though, Hannah has taken hold of her destiny in the past 18 months with a series of releases which have perked the ears of industry professionals and peers alike. Her track ‘& Back’ was snapped up by Patrick Topping’s Trick imprint and ‘Climax’ signed to Jax Jones’ imprint WUGD. Both epically dance-able tracks which merge classic house with a sprinkling of techno. Within Hannah’s productions, her childhood influences of the likes of Sasha, John Digweed and Roger Sanchez are clear to hear - they give a nod to nostalgia whilst still being youthful and banging.

Hannah’s most recent release see’s her team up with friend and fellow Scot Stephen Kirkwood. Their track ‘Don’t Wanna Go’ has been lighting up club dance floors and festival stages all summer with his emphatic bass and mind bending drones. It was recently selected as BBC Radio 1 Future Dance’s track ID via Sarah Story where the pair were interviewed on Friday night’s popular show. DWG has achieved a plethora of editorial playlist support too and is out now on Stress Records.

Keep up to date with all of Hannah’s latest news by following on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.

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