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: Priya

“I feel like In this industry so many people are telling you who you are and what you should or shouldn’t be doing. Sounds so cliché but the minute I started following my own instincts and sticking to my gut I naturally became the artist I’ve always wanted to be.”

Priya is a Scottish South Asian R&B singer and songwriter based in Glasgow who started off writing/featuring for others and is now ready to break new ground in the UK R&B scene thanks to her distinctive fusion of cultural influences and devotion to her profession.

Her latest release ‘411’ seamlessly mixes elements of vintage R&B with current sounds, and the lyrics explore her toxic habit of believing everyone who hurts her will eventually come crawling back. Find out more below about the single, 2024 plans, and her favourite albums.

Your latest release '411' is based on real-life experiences of your own, can you tell us how the track came together?

‘411’ came so effortless to me, it almost came out like a freestyle. I always start with lyrics and I think it was so easy to write because I had held in emotions that were literally pouring out as soon as I got inspired to write, it’s all my own experiences which is so important to me when creating music. 

Later on we made the instrumental and everything just sort of came together at once. 

Which Scottish acts are you enjoying listening to at the moment?

So many talented artists coming out of Glasgow just now, my favourites, to name a few… Becky Sikasa, Kyi Synclair and Theo Bleak. So excited for what these artists do next, all so different and killing it within their genres. 

And who do you think could become the next big thing in Scotland/the UK/internationally?

I would honestly say just do you. I feel like In this industry so many people are telling you who you are and what you should or shouldn’t be doing. Sounds so cliché but the minute I started following my own instincts and sticking to my gut I naturally became the artist I’ve always wanted to be. 

Do you have any advice for upcoming artists in Scotland, what would you tell your younger self to help her?

I’d tell my younger self that sometimes you actually do know what’s best for you. 

Tell us your three desert island albums.

My three desert albums are:

DAMN - Kendrick Lamar

No Rain No Flowers - Sabrina Claudio 

Undiscovered - James Morrison

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

My dream collaboration is definitely Destin Conrad, I feel like we’d make an absolute r&b masterpiece, something about his vocals is soooo addictive. 

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

I just wanna focus on releasing music I love. As long as I’m staying true to myself I’m happy. Oh, and playing a few shows might be on the cards too. 

Follow Priya here.

Join us at Resonate 2024 on the 28th November at Platform, Glasgow. Final Early Bird tickets are still available and close to selling out! Click here for tickets.

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Q&A: Naked Actress

“Practice, believe in your sound, and invest your time wisely.”

The Resonate team love finding new music, and this week we bring you a very fresh rock band, Naked Actress. We’ll let them introduce themselves…

Introduce yourselves to us! Who are Naked Actress?

We are a new alt/desert rock band based in Glasgow/ Edinburgh. Following our debut show we were offered a stream of new gigs that have gave us the opportunity to develop our music and gave us the prospect of king tuts summer nights. Provided by the lovely Megan from DF. The band consists of Amy, Rian and Jake. Amy being the latest addition to the band was a result of a joint decision to bring another voice to the sound. The band came from and idea by Jake and Rian branching out from their band Vos Rough developing a new style and branching into new genres.

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?

We are all big fans of Vigilanti and Lacuna who have a big impact in the Scottish scene. Another memorable mention would be Sweaty Palms who we all enjoy seeing. We believe these bands can all go to the very top and the sky is the limit for them.

Do you have any advice for upcoming artists in Scotland, what would you tell your younger self to help them?

Practice, believe in your sound, and invest your time wisely.

Tell us your three desert island albums.

Songs for the Death - Queens of the Stone Age, Showbiz - Muse and Amphetamine Ballads - The Amazing Snakeheads

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

Laura St Jude would be a dream collaboration as her vocals are truly unique and would compliment our sound! It would also pay homage to one of our favourite bands The Amazing Snakeheads.

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

We will be releasing our debut single in the next couple months “Partly Wanted”, King Tut’s (4th of August supporting The Skins) and potentially a headline, if not a double!

Catch Naked Actress at King Tut’s Summer Nights supporting The Skins, tickets available here.

Join us at Resonate 2024 on the 28th November at Platform, Glasgow. Final Early Bird tickets are still available and close to selling out! Click here for tickets.

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