Idlewild
Literate, energetic indie rock from the Scottish capital.
Boards of Canada
Hauntological electronica steeped in nostalgia and dread.
The Fire Engines
Angular post-punk that shaped Scotland\'s DIY scene.
Young Fathers
Mercury Prize-winning genre-scrambling trio.
Shirley Manson
Edinburgh-born Garbage frontwoman.
The Proclaimers
Auchtermuchty-born, Edinburgh-embraced folk-pop duo.
The Edinburgh music scene
Edinburgh (Scotland, UK) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 5 genres. Festival city whose post-punk and indie scenes rival Glasgow\'s for wit and melancholy.
The most represented genres are rock (2), indie (1) and electronic (1). The scene also includes hip-hop and country.
The earliest year on record is The Proclaimers (1962) and the latest is Young Fathers (2008); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Idlewild, Boards of Canada, The Fire Engines and Young Fathers. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Edinburgh music
What music is Edinburgh known for?
Edinburgh is known for indie, rock, electronic music. Notable acts include Idlewild, Boards of Canada, The Fire Engines.
How many bands are from Edinburgh?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Edinburgh, spanning indie, electronic, rock, hip-hop, country.