Callum Beattie Announces New Album ‘INDI’: Breaking Free With Songs That Bleed
Callum Beattie’s next chapter is here: the Scottish singer-songwriter, gritty storyteller, lover of heartbreak hooks, has announced his new album ‘INDI’, out January 23rd, 2026, signaling a seismic step forward for one of the UK’s most indie-spirited voices.
If you’ve walked Glasgow’s streets at midnight and felt the quiet pulse of hope beneath rain, you’ll understand where he’s coming from.
‘INDI’: Release Date, Producer, and Sound
‘INDI’ drops January 23rd, 2026, produced by Joe Cross (he’s worked with Courteeners, The LaFontaines, Louis Tomlinson, good company). And this time, Callum’s not just mining emotions; he’s forging them into arena-sized indie-rock anthems.
Think a blend of Sam Fender’s rawness, Bruce Springsteen’s heartland urgency, and The Killers’ big, yearning choruses, but still unmistakably Beattie. The new single “Two Pretenders” is a calling card for that sound: heartbreak meets hope in a clinging, combustive haze.
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Why Callum Beattie’s Journey Feels Real
What’s magic about Callum Beattie is his undiluted Glasgow spirit, fiercely independent, writing tales for real people, not algorithms. Two back-to-back #1s on the Scottish Albums Chart and a breakthrough with 2023’s ‘Vandals’, it’s a result of boots-on-the-ground hustle, not just streaming stats.
Last year alone, over 50 million streams and 100,000 tickets sold in Scotland; you could say he’s as local as Irn-Bru, but reaching far wider.
Tracklist: What’s Inside ‘INDI’
Okay, let’s get a bit list-y just to see what Callum’s got cooking:
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Two Pretenders
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Bed Is Burning
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Lanterns
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Pins and Needles
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Red
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Interlude on Tariff St.
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Sound of Sirens
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Fireproof
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Birthday
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Sunflower
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Eyes on You
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Always Rains in Glasgow
Notice anything? That last track, “Always Rains in Glasgow,” feels like a wink; if anyone can find gold in gloom, it’s Callum. “Interlude on Tariff St.” — I’ve walked Tariff Street. Bit dodgy after dark, but you’d believe Callum’s lived every note.
Lead Single: ‘Two Pretenders’
Right out of the gates, ‘Two Pretenders’ throws everything on the table: it’s about two lovers hanging by a thread, desperate for that last flash of connection before things fall apart.
“Throwing our hearts in the fire, clinging to the embers.” That’s the chorus. It’s messy, a bit ugly, but fiercely hopeful. You know that ache in your chest when you replay a fight at 3 am?
That’s this track. Not surprised Joe Cross wanted to catch that rawness. If you haven’t listened yet, pause and give it a spin, you might just feel your own past burning through.
The Big Glasgow Moment
Hold up, because November 22nd, 2025, is about to be wild. Callum’s landing at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, the city’s monster 14,000-seat venue, for his biggest ever headline show.
This isn’t a regular Tuesday at King Tut’s; it’s the culmination of years of pub gigs, heartbreak, and tiny wins. You can almost hear his old busking mates somewhere in the cavernous crowd. If you’re Scottish, or wish you were for one night, get a ticket.
Here are the upcoming shows (casual style):
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November 22: Glasgow - OVO Hydro
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March 20: Manchester - Gorilla
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March 21: Newcastle - Northumbria University
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March 26: London - Scala
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March 27: Bristol - Thekla
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March 28: Birmingham - O2 Institute 2
Manchester Gorilla, Bristol Thekla, those rooms have sweat and stories in the walls. And each is a different shade of indie, expect rowdy sing-alongs and more than a few spilled pints.
Pre-order Details & Ticket Presale
Already feeling the FOMO? Fans who pre-order ‘INDI’ from Callum’s website get access to an exclusive ticket presale for those big English tour dates. Not just a regular grab, these tickets will go quick. Presale opens 10 am, Wednesday, September 17th (mark your calendar, set an alarm, bribe a friend).
If any tickets are left, general sale kicks off at 10am, Friday September 19th. If you snooze, honestly, you might lose.
