Calum Baird’s latest single “Discovery” introduces a new chapter in his career while staying true to the independent songwriting approach that has defined his music. The Scottish singer-songwriter uses the acoustic indie-folk track to explore how places become tied to personal meaning, forming emotional maps that remain long after events have passed.
The song was written in the aftermath of “Meet Me in Jena,” Baird’s previous release. Its creative spark came from broadcaster Jim Gellatly, who made an on-air comparison between Jena and Dundee. That remark quickly led Baird to develop the song’s central idea and acoustic structure, demonstrating the immediacy of his writing process.
“Discovery” unfolds through warm, natural instrumentation. Acoustic guitar anchors the track, while electric guitar, piano, bass, and subtle cello swells create a layered but restrained sound. Lyrically, the image of a stained-glass window serves as a key symbol, suggesting memory as something both fixed and illuminated by time.
The single marks Baird’s first release with Seahouse Records, though it remains fully self-produced. He performed the instrumentation and created the artwork himself, maintaining a cohesive artistic vision. With previous airplay from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio Scotland, and Amazing Radio, and performances across the UK, Europe, and Cuba, Baird continues to stand out as a thoughtful songwriter rooted in experience and place.