About
Ally Kerr is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Glasgow whose music sits somewhere between indie folk and indie pop, with a gentle, melodic core. His songs are rooted in acoustic guitar and intimate vocals, with subtle cinematic touches in the arrangements.
Full Biography (May 2026)
Ally Kerr’s latest album, “True Nature,” was released on April 25th 2025. The record marks a return to his singer-songwriter roots and is his second self-produced work, following the instrumental album “Soundtracks.”
In 2025, Kerr travelled to Japan, the Philippines, and Europe, and returned to China for a headline tour, his first there since 2019. These shows reconnected him with audiences in some of his favourite places and brought the new songs from “True Nature” to life on stage.
With a music career spanning multiple studio albums, Kerr’s work has reached listeners worldwide through features on Japanese TV and Netflix. His song “The Sore Feet Song” gained widespread recognition as the theme for the acclaimed Japanese animated series “Mushishi,” helping introduce his music to an international audience and establishing a strong connection with fans in Asia.
Blending elements of indie folk, pop, and cinematic influences, Ally Kerr is often described as "one of Scotland’s best-kept musical secrets". Following the release of “True Nature” and his 2025 live dates, he is currently working on new material.
Assorted media quotes:
“A great songwriting talent from Scotland” – Bob Harris, BBC
“Quietly confident third album from Glasgow pop-folkie……there’s wisps of cinematic wistfulness, there’s a bit of Paul Simon and emotional resilience which hints, quietly, at Ennio Morricone” 8/10 – UNCUT magazine
“Scottish folk with a pop tinge. If Stuart from Belle & Sebastian did a solo gig…” – Washington Post
A luxurious delicacy” – Femme Actuelle (France)
“A dark, dreamy, captivating album…the melodic gems grow stronger with each listening” – The Herald
“A heady combination of guitar riffs and pop melody has seen Ally Kerr become the next big thing on the British music scene” – Time Out Singapore
“Outstanding melodies and charm. A pop classic” – Rock Deluxe (Spain)
“A sparkling tunesmith” – Metro
“Beautifully melancholic” – Press Association
“Kerr’s songs meld the saccharin side of Belle and Sebastian with the kind of melancholy that Paul Simon’s cat must feel at the end of a day’s recording after milk and biscuits. They are beautifully written and wistful” – Sunday Herald
“One of Scotland’s best-kept secrets offers another magical mix” – Daily Record (Scotland’s biggest-selling national daily)
“Simply beautiful tunes” – Music Magazine (Japan)
“Songs to go quietly wild for” – Maverick Magazine
“One of Scotland’s brightest rising stars” – The List
“Sweet pop gems”, “An undiscovered gem” – Sunday Mail (Scotland’s biggest-selling newspaper)
"Jangles with all the rainy loveliness of Belle and Sebastian" - UNCUT magazine
