The unmistakable sound of independence, since 1978

Astrowaltzer has weaved his influence within the Scottish music scene for almost 20 years. His work first gained widespread recognition when the dance rock song "Pylons" (recorded by The 4th Parallel) won a string of songwriting competitions and appeared on UK Best Newcomers compilation albums in 2003 and 2004. He also worked with popular Glasgow Alt-country rockers The Scuffers, helping them get a successful career off the ground and collaborated frequently with prolific cult electronica wizard Bison Dante.

Frequent radio play and critically acclaimed EPs followed for The 4th Parallel, culminating in much coveted co-headlining gig slots with Frightened Rabbit and The Twilight Sad. Just as it looked like The 4th Parallel would follow those bands towards commercial success, Astrowaltzer turned his attention fully to songwriting, later winning the prestigious King Tuts Wah Wah Hut songwriter competition with standout track "DS1". The 4th Parallel also gained widespread airplay with the bass driven electro song "Ultra-Extra".

In 2014 Astrowaltzer joined forces with Ian Brown producer and Shed Seven songwriter Fraser Smith and released the album "Lohi" packed full of powerpop gems the postman could whistle. 

From alt-country to electro, dance and rock, Astrowaltzer has created and recorded melodious songs of high quality, warmth and integrity. Now, with a new batch of songs in the pipeline, Astrowaltzer is poised to take a new direction with a fresh group of exciting contemporary artists.

Honest Simple Pure is the brand new track, written with a powerful female vocalist in mind...

I'm a singer-songwriter-musician. (Yeah, I'm also half of Tears For Fears.) Thanks for giving my solo material a listen.

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