Katie Nicoll is a Scottish singer-songwriter celebrated for her catchy, relatable songs that delve into themes of life in her 20s, heartbreak, and female friendship. Hailing from Kirriemuir, she began her musical journey at the age of 13, performing at the Bonfest festival in her hometown. Over the years, Katie has independently released multiple singles, including one featured in a Ticketmaster UK advert, and has sold out headline shows in Dundee and Glasgow. She has also supported artists such as Callum Beattie, Toploader, and Marti Pellow. In 2025, she was named the '#1 Best Unsigned Artist' to emerge from Dundee by The Courier and won the Scottish Young Live Act of the Year award in 2026. Her music has garnered support from BBC Scotland, with two of her tracks being named 'Track of the Week' in 2022 and 2024. Her 2024 single 'bye!!!' also received the same recognition from BBC Introducing, who have consistently backed her over the past three years, praising her for having 'lyrics that storytell better than Taylor Swift'.
In July 2026, Katie released her long-awaited 'Chemistry' EP, a four-track collection of country-pop bops and ballads. This EP features reworked versions of her earliest and most cherished tracks, written between the ages of 16 and 19. The original track 'Chemistry', released in 2013 as a DIY video on YouTube, went viral, leading 17-year-old Katie to land a No.1 and No.3 in the UK & Ireland Country HotDisc Chart, the Liverpool Youth Music Award, and showcasing opportunities at C2C. The EP was released on 11th July 2026, and to celebrate, a limited run of signed CD sleeves were made available. Katie has also announced an upcoming headline show in Glasgow on 5th September 2026 at McChuills.
Katie's music is available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. She continues to engage with her growing fanbase through social media, sharing updates and behind-the-scenes content. As she looks ahead, Katie is set to release more music throughout 2026, further solidifying her presence in the Scottish music scene.
