Declan Welsh and The Decadent West

Declan Welsh and The Decadent West are a band from Glasgow with a focus on intelligent, relatable lyrics, catchy hooks and an electric live show. Declan Welsh, a talented songwriter and poet from Glasgow, is known for his unapologetic approach to creating music that carries a message of humanity. Welsh and his band (Duncan McBride, guitar; Ben Corlett, bass and Murray Noble, drums) have already released 4 EPs and 1 Album to critical acclaim, receiving a Scottish Album of The Year Award nomination for their debut “Cheaply Bought, Expensively Sold”.

Declan Welsh and the Decadent West released their debut album "Cheaply Bought, Expensively Sold" in 2019, which aptly expresses their essence and viewpoints. This four-part album is built upon fierce political rage, enforcing the ideas that in today's environment, we cannot ignore the cruelties that instill existential fear within us. The debut album's title track “Absurd” alone has been streamed over 3 million times across streaming platforms.

Declan Welsh and The Decadent West - “Absurd” https://youtu.be/Wqs6BWv-C6k

The band's new album "2" will be released in September 2023, and the first single from it, "King of my Head," was unveiled in February. "King of My Head" explores the aesthetics of the upcoming album and represents a bold departure in tempo and tone compared to their debut record's more tumultuous soundscapes. Welsh explains: “It’s the best lyrics I’ve ever written, and songs like ‘King Of My Head’, ‘First To Know’ and ‘Come Outside (Compromise)’ are the most vulnerable and introspective I’ve ever been in my art”.

Declan Welsh and The Decadent West - “King Of My Head” https://youtu.be/4LtMM_CJsO4

Declan Welsh and The Decadent West are here to use their music as a catalyst for hope and change.