Vanderlye

Vanderlye are an alternative rock band from Glasgow, blending anthemic indie rock with politically charged lyrics and atmospheric soundscapes—all brought to life through dynamic male-female dual lead vocals. Since forming in late 2023, they’ve gained serious momentum, landing a Top 10 spot in the Amazing Radio Charts, an Artist of the Week feature in Scotland on Sunday, and being named one of Resonate Scotland’s Artists to Watch for 2025.  Sold-out hometown shows at venues like King Tut’s, Nice N’ Sleazy, and The Hug & Pint, along with a support slot at St Luke’s with Mickey 9s, have further solidified their reputation.  Their first six singles have earned international airplay and acclaim from tastemakers across the Scottish music scene. “Guilty Lovers & Heartbreak Serenades” won Single of the Year at the 2024 Unsigned Music Awards, beating over 9,000 nominations. Terrible Comfort and This Plastic Ego were both long-listed for SNACK’s Scottish Single of the Year, while their 2025 single Romantic Anarchy received a 9/10 review from Northern Exposure.  The band’s debut EP, The Reckoning, dropped on May 23rd, following the release of its title track and lead single “Reckoning”—their most successful release to date, amassing over 10,000 streams in its first 40 days. The EP was met with rave reviews, with Hive Magazine awarding it a flawless 10/10 score. With their second EP already fully recorded and more singles on the way, 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for the band.  “A band so hypnotic, they should come with a health warning… Imagine Britpop in a leather jacket colliding with grunge that hasn’t washed its hair in a week, and you’ve got Vanderlye.”  — Angela Canavan, The Golden Bough