Among our current tips for ‘ones to watch’, Glasgow’s rising stars Pistol Daisys today [30th April 2025] drop their new single release, “Calling Your Name,” via One RPM Records.
The Pistol Daisys are Lorna Lynne, providing the guitar riffs and sharing vocals with frontwoman Belly Rachel, while Lewis Kelly is on drums.
The band caught the attention of music manager Brendan Moon, famed for guiding artists including Paolo Nutini and The View. Under Moon’s direction, Pistol Daisys signed with Morsecode, setting the stage for their single “St. Glasgow,” which was released in November 2024 in the midst of their first UK tour supporting Callum Beattie.
They followed-up with the excellent “Crying in Marseille” in January 2025 – penned by Lorna and Belly in a small apartment in France the day after they wowed a crowd of 15,000 at Rock in Aix-en-Provence.
Now, the Scottish alt-pop trio return with a track inspired by co-frontwoman Belly’s own experience — an unforgettable night out in Kuala Lumpur. “It was my first time at Zouk,” Belly shares, referring to KL’s infamous super-club, “My heart wasn’t broke; that was Lorna in ‘Crying in Marseille’, but I was surprised by a young six-foot-tall man. I thought we hit it off.
“One minute we were dancing, and the next, he was gone. When I was leaving, I saw him kissing a man. I called his name, but he couldn’t or wouldn’t, hear me. That was the last time I saw him.”
Having moved from a conservative upbringing in the peaceful Malaysian coastal town of Kota Kinabalu to study at Taylor’s University, Belly found herself immersed in a world of late nights, neon lights, and emotional curveballs. “Calling Your Name” captures that jolt of reality.
Musically, the track is vintage glitter laced with modern grit, described by the band as: “A sparkling lovechild of Blondie and ABBA with a punk-pop bite reminiscent of The Gossip and the flamboyant honesty of Lady Gaga. The result is a dancefloor-ready confession: raw, reflective, and totally irresistible.”
“It just goes to show that it’s an ever-changing world,” Belly says, “What appears to be one thing on the surface doesn’t show you the whole truth. ‘Calling Your Name’ is for those who want to keep an open mind… and maybe get a snog off the right guy.”
The band has launched the ‘Pistol Daisys LoveLine’: a hotline where fans can dial in to hear personal messages, heartbreak anecdotes, and snippets of band banter. Callers can reach it on +44 7897 028675, and updates will keep things fresh and interactive, turning the band’s personal storytelling into a shared experience.
As the new single drops, it’s also set to hit screens. “Calling Your Name” will feature on Channel 4’s ‘Sunday Brunch’ TV show during May, as well as STV’s ‘Entertainment Live’, giving the band their biggest national TV exposure yet.
The band are currently on a 13-date spring UK tour opening for Scottish legends Big Country, with a home town show in Glasgow tonight [30th April] and then another seven shows, closing the tour in Norwich on 29th May.
Then they gear up for summer festivals – including key festival appearances lined up for Belladrum, Secret Valley, Mighty Dub Festival, Party At The Palace, and Doune The Rabbit Hole…
Before a slew of mainland Europe gigs in October and November. They’re also appearing with Gun, and shows with When Rivers Meet on selected dates.
- Our ace snapper Manja Williams caught up with the band for us at their Brighton show at Chalk on Saturday [26/4] for an exclusive portrait shoot and some live shots from their excellent set.
Photos by Manja Williams
Words by Steve Best
