Scotland Trending Artists
On Saturday 7 June, we're welcoming five outstanding artists to our Scotland Trending event in The Twa Tams. Find out more about these rising stars in music and enjoy them at our new live music festival.
BLAIR DAVIE
After introducing themselves with a flurry of exciting singles, including the highly-praised 'Stairs', 'Platform 10', and 'Him, Hymn', and more recently their intimate 'Piano Sessions', 23yo London- based Scottish born and raised singer-songwriter Blair Davie (they/them) has been tipped as one of the most anticipated new artists on the rise right now. As a seasoned performer who has been writing music and fronting bands since they were a teenager, Blair's rise can be pinpointed to the strength of their songwriting, which feels more honest than others in their field.
Recently nominated for the 'Rising Star' award at the prestigious Ivors 2024, Davie has amassed more than 14k followers (both on Instagram and TikTok), been officially playlisted on Spotify, toured the UK and Europe with the likes of JP Cooper, Emeli Sande, Sam Fischer and Fatherson, played Great Escape, Live at Leeds, Belladrum and Sziget festivals, was the face of Zermatt Unplugged festival (sold out show), and sold out both London Laylow and recently London's Slaughtered Lamb.
CORIN
Corin is a Soul tinged Indie/Folk musician hailing from central Scotland who draws inspiration from the small details and big feelings in life to create relatable songs. She listens to a broad range of genres and songwriters yet none tell the stories she strives to tell. 2024 saw the release of her debut EP; 'This Little Life' consisting of 4 tracks that tell honest stories and aim to create a relaxing ambience.
DLÙ
One of the most respected voices of their genre, Indie Trad band Dlù are a trad fusion band from Glasgow. Comprising of Moilidh NicGriogair, Zach Ronan, Aidan Spiers, Andrew Grossart, and Seoras Chlad, their eclectic musical backgrounds influence their original melodies and arrangements, giving the band their own distinctive sound.
Their name derives from the Gaelic word 'dlùth', meaning tight-knit and close, a tribute not only to the friendship between members but also to the band’s origins which lie in the Glasgow Gaelic School.
DLÙ released their debut album ‘Moch’ in February 2022 at the Òran Mòr, Glasgow, earning international radio plays and reviews. Following this success, Dlù’s new album ‘Close To’ was released in June 2024, further showcasing their distinctive sound and commitment to Gaelic culture.
As Gaelic speakers, DLÙ feel passionately about keeping their culture alive by writing music that appeals not only to members of the Gaelic speaking community but to those who have never heard Scottish Traditional music before.
WAVERLEY.
waverley. fuse Americana tinged indie with moments of intensity and intricacy to
create a sound that is uniquely theirs. Folk-rooted songwriting and fierce dynamic shifts makes the band's music both expansive and intimate, winning them plaudits from the likes of BBC Radio 6 Music and The Skinny, bringing their music to fans across the UK, from Hackney to the Highlands.
The band are celebrating the release of their latest project 'Flail' on the 2nd of May. Described as a "darker, heavier and more mature sound", the EP follows a journey recognised by many - through the raucous highs, lows, and excess of a night out with friends, to the oftentimes subdued conclusion in the evening and into the morning. The raucous and frenzied opening single 'How It Starts' encourages listeners to ‘DANCE DANCE DANCE’ and brings a new intensity to the band whilst the rousing, string soaked and folk entrenched second single 'Nettle' shows the bands range brining the bands Scottish and Celtic influences to the fore. 2025 is shaping up to be the band's biggest yet.