The Chosen Lonely play their first ever full band headline in lead singer Steven’s adopted ‘second home’ of Glasgow, where he resided from 2019-2023, developing the TCL project into the hard-hitting, shimmering, indie pop gloss that it now floats upon.
Launched initially as a solo project, The Chosen Lonely racked up some impressive milestones during its early phase.
– ‘Record of the Week’ on BBC Radio Nan Gàidheal – ‘Artist of the Week’ in The Scotsman
And features from The Sun newspaper and The Roddy Hart Show (BBC).
Developing into a full band during 2024, the group knuckled down for a year, focusing on crafting their hard-hitting indie pop with a series of celebrated live shows.
After support slots with the likes of Glasvegas, Wrest, and Kyle Falconer, The now 4-piece from the Scottish Highlands, head out on their own headline tour this spring.
On Friday 7th March, they release their first full band single ‘Big Blue Bus’, recorded in the Lyth Arts Centre at the top of mainland Scotland, with Darren Coghill of fellow Highlanders Neon Waltz.
GLASGOW, Old Hairdressers – Sunday 4th May DUNDEE, Roots – Saturday 17th May
EDINBURGH, Leith Depot – Sunday 18th May INVERNESS, Upstairs – Friday 30th May
ABERDEEN, The Blue Lamp – Saturday 31st May…all tickets from www.thechosenlonely.com
BACKSTORY
The Chosen Lonely felt like the blank canvas Steven was looking for after two fairly abrupt ends to previous bands. Returning to acoustic sets under his own name just didn’t feel exciting enough.
Layering indie-pop melodies over copyright-free drum loops, BBC Radio Nan Gàidheal selected Steven’s debut EP as their ‘Record of the Week’ in February 2020, on new music show ‘RAPAL’.
Affirming he was onto something, Steven continued to develop this sound of “infectious indie mixed with subtle electronica” – (The Sun), earning himself a place on the Scotify playlist, with further BBC support ensuing from The Roddy Hart Show for single ‘Wild Youth’.
Keen to translate these sounds into a live setting, Steven spent 2024 building a full band around The Chosen Lonely, and has already supported Glasvegas as a result.
Appearing now with their first single on Friday 7th March ‘Big Blue Bus’, the new band set out on FIVE HEADLINE DATES across Scotland this May.
Recorded in the picturesque landscapes at the top of mainland Scotland, the track was co-produced by a member of fellow Highland band Neon Waltz at the Lyth Arts Centre.
