Q&A: Peach Crumb
Peach Crumb, named after an anagram of singer Becca Murphy’s name (minus the Y), are a pop-infused outfit based in Glasgow, Scotland. Becca started Peach Crumb as a solo project in late 2021, transitioning into its current form in early 2023 adding three further members; Aidan McAllister, Daniel Blake and most recently Ross Coulter.
As well as two hugely successful headline shows at The Old Hairdresser’s and King Tut’s in Glasgow, the band are active in the Scottish music scene in multiple ways, Becca recently curated Hybrid festival, a DIY, non-profit festival held at Drygate Brewery, which Raised £1500 for the participating artists and their chosen charity, as well as co-founding ‘Treacle’, a creative collective filming live sessions and music videos, alongside Peach Crumb members Daniel and Ross.
A month on from the release of their second single ‘NBDY’, we caught up with the band to hear all about the track, their favourite Scottish artists at the moment, and future plans.
Tell us all about your latest track 'NBDY', what inspired the song/lyrics?
Becca: I wrote 'NBDY' many years ago while I was still studying. I felt very out of control of situations in my personal life, was struggling mentally and felt extremely lonely and lost. Writing the song for me served as a reminder that no matter what, I’ve got myself. In life there are many things you don’t have control over. So it’s up to you to take charge of how you respond and how you comfort yourself in those moments. Be soft with yourself as life will continue to have its tough periods.
'Keeping Busy' was written a few years after 'NBDY,' they're like little time capsules of how I was feeling at different periods of my life. They both offer sad pick-me-ups in different ways musically and in their vocal translation. It’s nice to look back at how much I’ve changed since writing them and how the new songs we are working on will continue to show this progression.
Which Scottish acts are you enjoying listening to at the moment? And who do you think could become the next big thing in Scotland/the UK/internationally?
Becca: Really enjoying Theo Bleak, been a huge fan since their stmartiins era. Junk Pups, Kilgore, Taahliah, Zerrin, Dutch Wine, Cloth, Ruby Gaines, Sebastian Swarm and Harvesting. I could go on but I’ll stop! I feel music is so unpredictable with who will be the next big thing. I’m loving all the music that is coming out of Scotland right now and hope everyone gets the recognition they deserve. It’s great to see that happening to a few artists already, but we truly do have an abundance of amazing artists here, it’s exciting.
Aidan: Joy Hotel, Declan Welsh, and Corto Alto!
Danny: I’ve had both The Zebecks and Fairways on repeat over the past year or so, they’re two absolutely brilliant local bands. Theo Bleak, Parliamo, Declan Welsh and Brogeal have all been killing it recently as well, great to see Scottish artists like them starting to get some exciting opportunities.
Do you have any advice for upcoming artists in Scotland, what would you tell your younger selves to help them navigate the industry in 2024?
Becca: Probably to not let the fear hold you back. I spent a long time sitting on music and it feels so cathartic to finally release. What do you have to lose apart from the regret of not doing it.
Aidan: Work Hard and Have fun.
Danny: Go to as many other small local artists gigs as you can.
Tell us your three desert island albums.
Becca: Ahh this is very difficult :( Clairo - Infinity, Lana Del Ray - Born To die, Radiohead - Ok Computer and if I could be very cheeky, Marina and The Diamonds - Electra Heart, Alex G - God Save Animals, Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, and Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour. Sorry, I’m soo bad at these questions haha!
Aidan: Songs for the Deaf - Queens of the Stone Age
Danny: Rumours - Fleetwood Mac. Songs for the Deaf - Queens of the Stone Age. Is This It - The Strokes
If you could collaborate with anyone on future music, who would it be?
Becca: I’d love to collaborate with Theo Bleak and a huge dream would be Clairo!
And finally, what can we expect to see from Peach Crumb throughout the rest of 2024?
Becca: We’ve been working away at our live set and new tunes. So releasing more music, playing live, developing more as a band and connecting with those who have shown love to our recent tracks!
Aidan: Development and progression.
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