Callum Beattie is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his emotionally candid storytelling, melodic indie-pop/rock sensibility, and compelling live performances. Born on 17 October 1989 in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, Beattie began writing songs as a teenager and built his craft performing in local venues and busking on the streets of Edinburgh. He released his first single, We Are Stars, in 2017, introducing his honest lyricism and melodic style to a wider audience. Beattie’s work often draws on personal experience and the everyday lives of ordinary people, a trait that helped his breakthrough single Salamander Street (2020) resonate deeply with listeners and reach the Scottish charts. Beattie’s debut album, People Like Us (2020), showcased his knack for narrative songwriting, balancing grit with empathy and earning chart recognition in the UK and Scotland. His follow-up album, Vandals (2023), expanded his sonic palette, further establishing him in the UK music scene and earning him wider radio play and festival appearances. Beattie continued his artistic evolution with his third album, INDI, released in January 2026, marking a new phase of creative independence and personal expression. Beattie is known for his engaging live shows — from intimate pub gigs to headlining Glasgow’s OVO Hydro — and for connecting with audiences through narratives that reflect life, resilience, and community.

Beyond music, he has participated in charity work, supporting mental health initiatives and other causes, integrating his artistic influence with community engagement.