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 - Kate Kyle

Kate Kyle releases her live session EP ‘The Circa Tapes’, followed by a Nashville ‘In the Round’ style EP Launch in hometown Dumfries.

Recognised for the prestigious award of ‘Performer of the Year’, D&G Life Awards 2021, the musically seasoned sought-after singer/songwriter and performer, 21-year-old, Kate Kyle is known by audiences for her unique blend of soulful country vocals and strong lyrics. After the success of her debut EP ‘Where I’m Going’, Kate released her second EP ‘Without Warning’ with her song ‘Confetti’ being recognised by BBC Introducing, among many other accolades.

  • You've just recently released your live EP The Circa Tapes. Can you tellus more about that project?

Yes! I am so excited to have these tracks out! I’ve always been inspired by the singer/songwriter rounds in Nashville and wanted to create something that portrayed that stripped back and unpolished style of music. The main reference I took inspiration from was The Marfa Tapes by Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and John Randell, where they recorded a whole album in the desert, yes you read that right... in the desert! I loved the creativeness and ruthlessness of recording something so different from today’s produced music scene, so I wanted to give it a go! I recorded the EP at Circa 16 Recording Studio with producer and sound engineer Dave Miller who helped me turn the project into exactly what I envisioned. With 4 microphones set up, myself and legends Dave Bass, Jamie McClennan, and Ferg Henderson sat down and played through the 3 songs, leaving the studio with a live session EP!! I’ve had the best time working and creating something with people I am very inspired by!

The Circa Tapes launch takes place on the 11th of May at Mrs Greens Café in Dumfries! I can’t wait to play the new tracks live AND with a band!!

  • What are 3 albums you could not live without?

This is such a tricky question. My number one would definitely have to be From A Room: Volume 1 by Chris Stapleton, it is simply amazing. Every time I listen to it I get chills, his song writing ability is so mesmerising and his voice – wow!! My other 2 would have to be Speak Now by Taylor Swift and Dolly by Dolly Parton.

- If you could choose anyone, who would you most like to collaborate with?

The dream would be to collaborate with Chris Stapleton or Stevie Nicks or Dolly Parton!

- Do you have any pre-show rituals?

Oooo I like to run through my setlist and try relax as much as possible! I get nervous excited before any gig so I make sure to be as prepared as I can be to make the show goes as smoothly as possible. I also love a cup of tea before a gig

- What can we expect from your upcoming show in Dumfries?

The launch will have a cosy and relaxed setting with beverages, treats, and live music!!

The band who played along with me on the recordings with will also play at the launch with the new EP songs and more, in a stripped back acoustic style – I cannot wait!

- If you could play anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I do love Nashville and the music scene over there! I also would love to play in NYC - seems like such a cool place.

Listen to Kate Kyle’s new EP The Circa Tapes here and catch her playing in Dumfries on the 11th May.

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Q&A - Billy Got Waves

We had the pleasure of catching up with the unmistakable talent that is Billy Got Waves this week. He performed at Resonate Live back in 2019 alongside Joell and the hip hop star has the 3rd instalment of his Rocket Boy project dropping in May and we caught up with him to talk about his progress, inspirations and more.

You’re latest release ‘Heaven’ is part of a new body of works dropping in May, what can you tell us about the EP and the inspiration behind it? 

The third and final instalment from my Rocket trilogy ‘Rocket Boy 3/3’ brings me to the end of the journey (where my life was at when I recorded this project at the start of lockdown) I found something that I had never fully felt before, which was true love. This feeling of pure love changed me for the better and changed my whole world. In this newfound mental and emotional space I found myself flourishing and becoming a new person. 

How has your sound developed since you started making music at 12 years old?

Well to be honest I didn't actually start taking music seriously up until 2017 when I started rap collective (131 Northside) alongside artists Joell and Woozie, before then it was just a hobby I pursued for myself (I probably have 200-300 songs from back then, all trash but good memories when I listen back 😂) from 2017 till now I have been trying to hone my vocals and find my unique style as well as constantly learning new recording techniques and listening to music from genres across the board.

Rocket Boy Part 3 is the closing chapter of 3 EPs. What was your ideas on releasing the album in 3 parts and how would describe each part in 1 word?

My idea when coming up with the three-part project was to create a body of work that tells a story in linear chapters with each one focusing on a particular area of my past. Also the EP’s each has a self-reflective song about the timeframes taken into account. EP 1 “Angels” EP 2 “Jean-Paul Gaultier” with EP3’s song coming out in May.

To describe each EP in one word: Hell, Purgatory & Heaven.

You’ve worked on a number of collaborative tracks with the likes of Joel, Rav Steelo and Shaqdi, how has those collabs helped you develop as an artist?

I feel like collaboration is key with music in it's entirety and it's a thing I really like to do, whenever I do a feature with another artist or producer I try to bridge the gap between our styles and make something new, which is always a challenge but always fun at the same time!

Your dream collaboration is… 

To collaborate with the king of Scotland (in my eyes) Hudson Mohawake. Ive collaborated with LuckyMe records artists quite a lot throughout my music career and a lot of it was directly because of me hearing Hudson Mohawkes music back in the days.

What are your top tips for any aspiring artists out there on how to break into the scene

Advice that I was given from the Young Fathers at the start of my music career was to aim for the world not just for Scotland when making my music but also to never forget where I'm from. 

Listen to Heaven below & pre-save upcoming release ‘With You’ here.

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