Fright Years are an Edinburgh-based band crafting music that’s as emotionally charged as it is cinematic. Their songs are born out of the pure joy of making music together, with each track designed to tell its own story, full of mood and depth. They aren’t afraid to get vulnerable, weaving sentimentality into their guitar-heavy soundscapes. The band’s journey kicked off when vocalist Jules and guitarist Harrison met over a double- booked rehearsal room at Edinburgh Art College. After a series of chance encounters, bassist CJ and drummer Struan soon joined, completing the lineup. By 2024, Fright Years had released three singles that gained attention from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing Scotland, and media outlets like Clash and The Line of Best Fit. The band quickly became known as “a band to keep an eye on” (Flex, 2024) and “names you’ll want to remember” (Lock, 2024). Their track Let Me Down even landed at #35 in The Herald’s “Top 100 Songs from Scotland in 2023.” Fright Years worked with producer Theo Verney (English Teacher, Lime Garden, Blood Wizard) on their new single Stars, pushing their sound into exciting territory with a mix of melancholic, guitar-driven energy and a warm, melodic touch through live recording techniques. It’s a track that shows just how far the band has come, blending emotion with ambition in every note. That ambition caught the attention of BBC Introducing Scotland and BBC Radio 1’s Jess Iszatt, who continues to support the band. Fright Years are Jules Kelly, Harrison MacLeod-Bonnar, Christopher Jamieson, and Struan Blacklock.
