Calum Baird

Calum Baird is an emerging Scottish folk, punk and story-telling singer-songwriter and musician featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Scotland and Amazing Radio.

Calum’s music is characterised by its honesty and authenticity, with lyrics that are often introspective and personal. His songs explore social commentary, modern life, relationships, alienation and social change. Calum’s influences include Neil Young, Billy Bragg, The Pogues and Dick Gaughan.

Calum has been featured on radio stations across the UK and internationally, and he has performed at festivals and events throughout the UK, Europe and Cuba. He has been featured in online media and the press, including in Scotland on Sunday as their Artist of the Week.

In addition to touring and writing his own music, Calum wrote and composed the musical score for the award-winning feature-film Exiles (2021) written by Glasgow poet and writer, Victoria McNulty.

“Echoing early Billy Bragg with his dogged optimism” – Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

“I’m a massive fan of what he does – there’s always lyrics that mean something” – Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

"Contemporary, contemplative and thoughtful" - Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland

“A wonderful songwriter” – Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio USA