Vic Galloway – 25 Scottish Artists to Watch in 2026
Everyone wants some new music at the start of a New Year, right? Well, I like to make a lists of it every January too. As always, there are too many great acts across genres in Scotland to name right now, and I’ve recommended a few of these in the last few years. But let me gaze into my crystal ball (I don’t actually have a crystal ball…) and point you towards a fresh batch of 25 acts that you might just like. Have a listen!
In alphabetical order:
- Azamiah -
- Bodysystem -
- Conscious Route -
- Cowboy Hunters -
- Dictator -
- Fright Years -
- Haiver -
- Insider Trading -
- Isa Gordon -
- Juan Laforet -
- Kai Reesu -
- Lo Rays -
- Maz & the Phantasms -
- Mercy Girl -
- Nani Porenta -
- Niamh Corkey -
- Nightshift -
- No Windows - https://nowindowsmusic.bandcamp.com
- Radhika -
- Sarah/Shaun -
- So So If So -
- Thundermoon -
- Witch Post -
- Yes & Maybe -
- Yoko Pwno -
For new and classic alternative music from Scotland and beyond, You can check out my weekly radio shows on air every Monday nights or anytime via Â鶹Éç Sounds. And do keep listening into Â鶹Éç Radio Scotland for other shows such as Â鶹Éç Introducing and Roddy Hart’s Mixtape.
All the very best for 2026!
Vic xxx
