About

 

 Shirley Barr may be late to the table, but her recently discovered passion for compelling songwriting and performance shows she’s earned her place. Quirky, insightful, and sumptuously layered, she melds beautiful melodies with novel lyrics to create soundscapes that leave you wanting more. September 2024 saw the release of her debut EP, Begin Began Begun.

 

 Shirley Barr may be late to the table, but her recently discovered passion for compelling songwriting and performance shows she’s earned her place. Quirky, insightful, and sumptuously layered, she melds beautiful melodies with novel lyrics to create soundscapes that leave you wanting more. September 2024 saw the release of her debut EP, Begin Began Begun.

Testimonials

"What a fabulous record by Shirley and the matching video! Beautiful."
Mike Scott
(The Waterboys)
"Shirley’s songwriting is intricate and understated. Her delivery is gentle and genuine, her sense of musicianship makes it hard to believe she has only been in the business for a relatively short time."
Ewan MacPherson
(Hushman, Salt House, Shooglenifty)
"Shirley is a cool new voice on the roots side of the Scottish music scene. Bound for greatness I’d say!"
Mattie Foulds
(Caribou Recording)