Scott Hardware

Scott Hardware is the stage name of Toronto-based musician Scott Harwood, a Canadian artist known for blending art-pop, synth textures, and introspective lyricism into lush, emotionally resonant soundscapes. Emerging from Ontario’s DIY scene, Hardware crafts music that dances between vulnerability and theatricality, often exploring themes of queerness, connection, and self-discovery. His 2021 sophomore album *Engel* (featuring tracks like "Love Through the Trees" and "Summer") solidified his reputation for pairing poetic storytelling with dreamy, genre-fluid arrangements. Releases like *Ballad of a Tryhard* and *Underdog* showcase his knack for balancing raw introspection with catchy, off-kilter hooks, while live performances lean into intimate yet dynamic energy. Signed to indie label Telephone Explosion, Scott Hardware continues to carve out a space where experimental pop feels both deeply personal and wildly imaginative.