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 - Cody Feechan

This week we spoke with Cody Feechan for our artist of the week Q&A. The bold songstress has enjoyed great success with her music over the past few years. Her single Breathe reached #2 in the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart in March 2021, before quickly climbing its way up in the Official iTunes Chart and reaching #1 in the Amazon Music Best Sellers

The UK's biggest country band The Shires featured Cody on their 'UK Artist Spotlight' Apple Music Radio in March 2022, with the band’s very own Ben Earle selecting Cody as one of his ‘Ones To Watch’ on Absolute Radio Country in 2022. 

Home is the heartfelt new single from Scottish singer-songwriter Cody Feechan, set for release on Friday 26 May.  Based on the feeling of comfort that comes from a strong and healthy relationship, Home is an uplifting and romantic track, dedicated to that loved one who provides a sense of stability to their partner, wherever they are in the world. 

The alternative rock-pop single has a country twang, drawing attention to the husky depth of Fife-based Cody’s vocals, and the subtle Scottish lilt she is becoming known for. 

Cody Feechan said: “The word home can have a number of connotations, and its meaning to different people can often change over time. This track is about that one person in your life who feels familiar and safe; who feels like home. 

“I wrote this song a few years ago and have been sitting on it for a while. It only took me a few days to get the lyrics and the basic melody down. When I brought it forward to the band, we spent a few weeks working on different ideas for the track and everything eventually fell into place.”

Having been compared to the likes of Kelly Jones (Stereophonics) and Sharleen Spiteri (Texas) in the past, Cody’s brand of anthemic pop-rock manages to sound somewhat familiar, yet wholly unique. 

Home was recorded in Gorbals Sound Recording Studio in Glasgow, and was later mixed by Bruce Rintoul. As well as performing the vocals on the track, Cody also plays acoustic guitar. She is joined by Keir Smith on lead guitar, James McMurray on keyboard, James Martin on drums and Steven Smith on bass guitar. The single will be available to stream and download on all digital platforms from Friday 26 May 2023. 

Read our Q&A with Cody below:

Tell us about your journey and how you started in music? 

Music has always been a passion of mines. My dad taught me to play guitar when I was very young so I spent a lot of my childhood playing guitar and singing. I then started writing my own songs and I grew to love the whole song-writing process. I started off on the gig scene initially on my own doing mostly acoustic sets. It wasn’t until around 2018 that I first started playing with my band. The guys in my band are amazing!

How would you sum your artist project up in three words?

I would sum up my new single release as... Exciting. Romantic. Country.

What festivals are you looking forward to this summer?

I am looking forward to a busy summer of festivals and gigs! Some of the festivals I am due to play include Butefest, Eilean Dorcha Festival, Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, Meadows Festival. I also have a few other things happening which have still to be announced! 

Where do you find inspiration for songwriting?

I always go through periods where I write lots then I have a few months where I don’t write as much. I always find it easier to write songs when there is something happening in my life.. whether its positive or negative. It’s like writing in a diary. For me, writing songs is my way of letting my emotions out. It’s therapy!

Can you tell us more about your new single out tomorrow (26th May) ?

My new single ‘Home’ is out on Friday 26th May. The word Home can mean so many different things to each individual. But for me, this track is about having that one person in your life who feels like home. I’ve been sitting on this song for a while and the time now feels right for it to be released. 

What can we expect from Cody Feechan in the near future?

I have spent the last few months writing lots of new songs so I’m looking forward to getting this new material out there for everyone to hear.

Facebook @CodyFeechanMusic / Twitter @CFeechan / Instagram @codyfeechan / Spotify @Cody Feechan / Website www.codyfeechan.com

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Q&A - Rory James

Spending his time working between Glasgow, London and Los Angeles, Rory James has honed his craft for over a decade. No stranger to the big stages, he has toured with the likes of The 1975 and Catfish and the Bottlemen across Europe, Asia and Africa in previous setup Bwani Junction, plus support slots for Joesef and Hot Chip as Rory James.

Mixing elements of indie and electronic music that he has grown up with, Rory creates & perfects a blissful dream-pop sound with an edge; citing everyone from Elvis Costello to Talking Heads, Jamie XX & James Blake as influences.

Featuring epic beats, synths and heartfelt lyrics, ‘Real Time’ is an exciting project for Edinburgh native Rory that feels authentically him. The E.P. release comes ahead of a huge year for the singer and producer including a headline show at Edinburgh’s Sneaky Pete’s and sharing a bill with the likes of boygenius and Loyle Carner at Connect Festival.

“I've spent the last few years learning to produce, and up till now I feel like I was circling around the sound I wanted to make. With this EP I feel like I have zero-ed in on what that is. I felt so inspired after a recent writing trip to L.A. Scotland’s music scene is such an exciting place to be and I cannot wait to have this E.P. out in the world!”

Rory’s new EP ‘Real Time’ is out now. Read our Q&A & listen below:

How would you describe your sound to someone that hasn't heard you before?

I would say its melodic electronic music, with a bit of house influence. I love artists like Caribou and Tourist because they incorporate organic elements in their production, I try and do the same with mine. 

Your debut EP ‘Real Time' came out on the 21st of April. How does it feel having it out there for the to listen to? Is there a meaning behind it?

It feels amazing to have this EP out, I've been obsessively working on it for ages so it was obviously a bit nerve wracking sharing it with people but the response has been good so far! I feel like I had been circling around the sound I wanted to make for a long time and with these songs I feel like I've zeroed in on what that sound is. Real Time is the first part of a bigger picture but I won't give too much away just yet...

We are buzzing to see your live show, we saw you recently supported Barry Can’t Swim aswell as Hot Chip last summer. A massive congratulations are in order for having just sold out your debut headline show at Sneaky Petes on May 31st. How does this feel and what can we expect?

Thanks so much! It's so exciting to have sold out my debut headline show, and Sneaky Pete's is one of my all-time favourite venues. I've been working hard on my live set lately, I think in the past I've played the songs as close to the record as I could but now, I feel like songs can kind of take on a new lease of life live, so there might be a bit of room for experimentation. I only have 4 songs out too so there will be some tunes that no one has heard yet! 

What is your creative process like?

I think it changes all the time based on what I'm into musically. Generally, I start with a piano to find some chords that feel good, then I work out the rest of the production. I usually record some kind of vocal as soon as possible because I feel like my best vocal ideas come to me at the start. I record some kind of mumbled nonsense on my phone while I program drums etc. then hopefully I've mumbled a word or two that will get me started with lyrics. I think most writers I've worked with do a similar thing!  

Who are your dream collaborations?

Well, I've already mentioned Caribou and Tourist so they'd definitely be dream collaborations for me. I love TSHA's production, and I would LOVE the chance to work with her at some point. Bicep would definitely be on my list too! w

Catch Rory James live at his first headline hometown show in Edinburgh’s Sneaky Pete’s on the 31st
May. Rory James also shares the bill with boygenius + Loyle Carner at this year’s Connect Festival on Sunday 27th August.

Listen to Rory James new EP ‘Real Time’ below or here.

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