Scottish Indie Rock

Scottish indie rock is a vibrant and distinct facet of the indie music tradition, energized by the unique cultural and sonic landscapes of Scotland. This genre melds the raw emotion and authenticity of indie rock with a blend of melodic richness, gritty guitar riffs, and introspective lyrical themes that often echo the complex beauty of Scotland itself. Artists within this genre, including The Van T's and We Came From Wolves, display a dynamic range of sound, from the hauntingly atmospheric to the fiercely energetic, capturing the spirit of rebellion and heartfelt storytelling. The Scottish indie rock scene is celebrated for its DIY ethos, fostering a community of musicians who are deeply connected to their roots while pushing the boundaries of rock music with innovative sounds and poetic narratives.

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MACHINISM (The Remixes)
Single - Released November 1, 2024

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Baby Strange
Bad Hombres
Billy Mitchell
Dancing On Tables
Dead Pony
Declan Welsh and The Decadent West
Dictator
Fatherson
Foreignfox
Gallus
Gerry Cinnamon
Gordon James And The Power
Heavy Rapids
Indigo Velvet
Kyle Falconer
Lucia & The Best Boys
Man of Moon
Mark Sharp & the Bicycle Thieves
Neon Waltz
Owl John
Parliamo
Pleasure Heads
Pronto Mama
Rascalton
Retro Video Club
SWAY
Shambolics
Shredd
Sunstinger
Sweaty Palms
The Capollos
The Dunts
The LaFontaines
The Lapelles
The Links
The Ninth Wave
The Roques
The Snuts
The Van T's
The Vanities
The Vegan Leather
The View
Vida
Vistas
Voodoos
Walt Disco
We Came From Wolves
Weekend Debt
stmartiins
Gerry Cinnamon
The Snuts
Vistas
The View
Dead Pony
Declan Welsh and The Decadent West
Shambolics
Lucia & The Best Boys
Fatherson
The Ninth Wave
The LaFontaines
Walt Disco
Owl John
Voodoos
Kyle Falconer
Retro Video Club
The Dunts
Gallus
Baby Strange
Dancing On Tables
Parliamo
Neon Waltz
Pleasure Heads
Vida
SWAY
Rascalton
The Lapelles
Mark Sharp & the Bicycle Thieves
Dictator
Man of Moon
Sunstinger
Heavy Rapids
Indigo Velvet
The Vanities
stmartiins
The Capollos
Sweaty Palms
Pronto Mama
The Vegan Leather
The Van T's
We Came From Wolves
Shredd
Foreignfox
Weekend Debt
The Links
Billy Mitchell
Bad Hombres
The Roques
Gordon James And The Power