NAME:
Shay O'Dowd
ABOUT
Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Shay O’Dowd has quickly emerged as one of Scotland’s most exciting new voices, praised for his heartfelt songwriting and emotional honesty. Bursting onto the scene with a sold-out debut at King Tut’s before releasing any music, Shay has since earned acclaim from
The Glasgow Times, Tenement TV and The Scotsman for his “heart and vulnerability” and “huge potential.”
Inspired by artists like Sam Fender, Lewis Capaldi and Noah Kahan, Shay writes with raw authenticity about the people and stories that shape everyday life. Following his debut EP Growing Pains and BBC Scotland–backed single Back in a Heartbeat, Shay continues his breakthrough year with Since We Divided, the latest release from his forthcoming EP Saying It Now.
Crowned Scottish Breakthrough Act ‘25, Shay O’Dowd stands out as a powerful new storyteller, combining emotional depth with anthemic, soul-stirring soundscapes.
ExpandThe Glasgow Times, Tenement TV and The Scotsman for his “heart and vulnerability” and “huge potential.”
Inspired by artists like Sam Fender, Lewis Capaldi and Noah Kahan, Shay writes with raw authenticity about the people and stories that shape everyday life. Following his debut EP Growing Pains and BBC Scotland–backed single Back in a Heartbeat, Shay continues his breakthrough year with Since We Divided, the latest release from his forthcoming EP Saying It Now.
Crowned Scottish Breakthrough Act ‘25, Shay O’Dowd stands out as a powerful new storyteller, combining emotional depth with anthemic, soul-stirring soundscapes.