What’s OnWithered Hand is the pseudonym of Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Dan Willson. Since the release of his debut album ‘_Good News’_ in 2009, Dan has become a celebrated figure in the Scottish music scene and further afield. A well-travelled touring singer-songwriter, he has quietly amassed a devoted fanbase while staying true to a singular artistic vision.
A strident second album _‘__New Gods__’ _in 2014 propelled Withered Hand into the charts, featuring appearances by friends, luminaries and supporters from the Scottish music scene, from Belle & Sebastian to Frightened Rabbit to The Vaselines and beyond, resulting in nomination for a UK AIM Award. A long-awaited third Withered Hand album, _‘__How To Love__’_, was released in 2023, again to widespread critical acclaim.
Dan’s subsequent collaboration with Mercury Prize nominated English singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams resulted in last year’s album ‘_Willson Williams__’ _- shortlisted for both Scottish Album of the Year and UK Americana Album of the Year 2024.
A fourth Withered Hand LP titled _‘Beauty For Ashes’_ (Produced by King Creosote And Derek O’Neill), is due for release in Autumn 2026 on Fence Records.
“_Beautifully constructed lyrical frameworks … __Caledonian gospel__” – MOJO_
_“__Killer melodies __… wobbly folk grooves … tunes full of warm, woozy sing-song charm”- ARTIST TO WATCH – ROLLING STONE USA_
_“__One of the greatest Alt-folkies”_ – THE SCOTSMAN
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