Falkirk singer Calum Baird's adventurous new single sets sail this week

The well-travelled one is about to release his latest single, Discovery, on Friday, April 24.

An “acoustic indie-folk” track, it explores the powerful connection between memory and place, showing how everyday locations like pubs, coastlines and train stations can become deeply embedded in personal experience.

The song came to Calum quite quickly following the release of his previous single Meet Me in Jena when a remark made on air by broadcaster Jim Gellatly drew a comparison between Jena and Dundee.

Within minutes, Calum had the bare bones of Discovery.

“The song was written in between tours last year, said Calum. “It was recorded in my home but produced in Berlin. The song reflects on how people and places become tied together, and how everyday spaces can end up carrying something that doesn’t quite leave.”

The track is built around a warm guitar part, the arrangement gradually opens out with electric textures, piano, bass and cello, before closing on an unresolved mandolin line.

Calum never has time to rest on his laurels, or bask in the glory of another musical release.

The end of the months sees him off on his travels again, traveling down south for a couple of gigs to see out April in style.

May is always a busy time for live engagements for Mr Baird and he will be performing not one, but three, May Day events – May Day Live at The Waverley in Edinburgh on May 1, Edinburgh May Day at The Pleasance on May 2 and Glasgow May Day at Glasgow University on May 3.

Then he is off down south again with more May gigs in Hull, Wakefield, Derby, Middlesborough and Leeds, before jetting off to Spain to perform at the Solidarity Park Festival in Barcelona on May 29 and May 30.

We can only wonder how many songs these travels while inspire.

People can discover Discovery from Friday, April 24 when it is released on all the usual online platforms.

Visit Calum’s website for more information.