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: Brighthouse

“Scotland is generally an amazing place for music and the way people value it. For aspiring artists I would say go out, have fun and be confident to share your music and seek those opportunities to do so.”

Their paths crossed in the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, where destiny played its part. Meet Sára and Keno, known best as duo Brighthouse, a fusion of folk, indie, and acoustic elements, creating a sonic suitcase filled with the memories of their adventures.

The duo’s debut single ‘On the run’ dropped in February of 2024 to great response. The track shares a story written in the pages of their travels. Their love is interwoven into the fabric of their sound, creating a harmonious balance between the reality of the road and the warmth of human connection.

We caught up with Sára and Keno about their debut single, their musical inspiration while travelling, and advice for new musicians in the Scottish music industry.

Your first single 'On the run' is all about your travels and how Brighthouse came to be, can you tell us more about how the band started?

Sára: Probably everyone would expect a romantic story or at least more adventures but…

Keno: We initially met at uni and quickly connected as we were both international students. Back then, we both focused on our solo projects but still collaborated with each other a lot as Sara was afraid to play the guitar live herself and I was looking for vocalists on my tracks. So over time we started performing live and it all naturally grew as soon as we wrote our first song together.

S: But yes, we did travel over 1000 miles to meet in Scotland.

As a duo who like to travel, where have you found the most inspiration musically?

K: Funnily enough in our comfortable home. We actually wrote ‘On the run’ while having breakfast.

S: Slow mornings are the most creative since we have the time to reflect and share our still-vivid-memories. But for our next road trip we are planning to take our instruments with us and see what present moments can bring.

Which Scottish acts are you enjoying listening to at the moment? And who do you think could become the next big thing in Scotland/the UK/internationally?

K: We recently saw the Pistol Daisys live and absolutely enjoyed that gig. Since then, we have been listening to their debut single maybe too much. We can definitely see them going places. But there are too many great Scottish artists out there!

Tell us your three desert island albums.

K: For me John Mayer’s Continuum album would be the absolute go to.

S: Tom Odell: Long way down! Nothing makes me feel better than singing along to this album. Luckily, our tastes are quite compatible and also diverse. I believe we could agree on Ludovico Einaudi’s Una Mattina as the third one.

If you could collaborate with anyone on future music, who would it be?

K: I think Vance Joy.

S: Ou yes, ou yes. That would be an amazing collaboration! Maybe one day.

We have an incredibly diverse music industry in Scotland, and we have featured artists from all across the globe who call Scotland their home. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians (especially those who have moved here) who are looking to establish themselves in the Scottish music industry? 

S: Honestly, just embrace the Scottish love towards live music. If I could give one tip, it would definitely be open mics. Not only can you share your music, build confidence and network, but also find like minded friends and enjoy the diversity of music together.

K: I absolutely agree with that. Scotland is generally an amazing place for music and the way people value it. For aspiring artists I would say go out, have fun and be confident to share your music and seek those opportunities to do so.

And finally, what can we expect to see from Brighthouse throughout the rest of 2024? 

K: We’ve got a lot of great things coming up. We’ve been focused on writing for the past few months and have been experimenting with different sounds. We are back in the studio now and working on our second single hoping to release it later this summer. Later in the year then our debut EP will follow. Other than releases, we’ll keep on playing live as much as we can and simply enjoy making music.

Follow Brighthouse on Instagram here.

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Q&A: Alx Romance

“Be authentic, be yourself. Get up, get out there, show-up. Above all things value your health and mental wellbeing.“

Alx Romance (formerly Alexander Romance) is an alt-pop artist from Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland influenced by the emo rap scene of the mid-late 2010's and modern dance music, with Lil Peep and Fred again.. cited as major inspirations to his sound.

Alx perfomed on the main stage of YouthBeatz in 2023 alongside Joel Corry and PIxie Lott, and has just returned from Tallin Music Week in Estonia. We caught up with Alx to find out all about his most recent single ‘Miss You’, his trip to Estonia, and his favourite Scottish artists.

Your latest single 'Miss You' dropped on the 12th of this month, can you tell us more about the meaning of the song and how it came to be?

"Miss You" by Alx Romance intricately weaves together themes of love, loss, and grief, exploring the multifaceted dynamics of relationships. The song delves into the pain of losing not only romantic partners but also friends or loved ones through death. Lyrics like "Build me up just to break me down" reflect the roller coaster of emotions experienced during both romantic entanglements and the grieving process. The haunting line "I still hear your voice when you're not around" echoes the profound impact of loss and the enduring presence of those who have passed away. Through its alternative pop sound and heartfelt lyrics, the song becomes a poignant reflection on the complexities of human connection, highlighting the bittersweet nature of love and the ache of loss.

You're not long back from Tallinn Music Week in Estonia, how was that? And what was it like performing outside of the UK for the first time? 

I had the fortunate opportunity of experiencing the global music industry converging on Tallinn City. Furthermore, I felt  honoured to showcase my music and represent Scotland. The event being opened by the President of Estonia stood out for me, because it gave me an insight into the value placed on the music industry in other regions and the role we play as ambassadors. It was a special experience for me performing because I could test out my new music. I had industry professionals listening, giving good feedback and seeking collaboration.

Which Scottish acts are you enjoying listening to at the moment? And who do you think could become the next big thing in Scotland/the UK/internationally?

Vlure have a special place in my heart, they changed my understanding of live performance. I enjoy a bit of Pearling too.

Tell us your three desert island albums.

Lil Peep Hellboy, Lil Peep COWYS 1, Lil Peep COWYS 2.

If you could collaborate with anyone on future music, who would it be?

Wow that's a hard one, I always thought me and Halsey would make a banger.

What advice would you give to aspiring musicians who are looking to establish themselves in the Scottish music industry? 

Be authentic, be yourself. Get up, get out there, show-up. Above all things value your health and mental wellbeing.

And finally, what can we expect to see from Alx Romance throughout the rest of 2024? 

Releases, collaborations, performances.

For all things Alx Romance, click here.

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