Photo + Words: Olivia Macrae

Seb Lowe brought his April 2026 UK tour to La Belle Angele in Edinburgh on 15 April. This was his 3rd Scottish show of the tour, having also played in Aberdeen and Dundee. The night kicked off with supporting acts The Rooks and Kate Couriel, before headliner Seb Lowe started his set at 9pm. 

Glasgow 5-piece The Rooks put on a great supporting set with an array of guitar-driven tunes and cracking stage presence. Kate Couriel also made her debut performance as a solo artist, distinguishing her set as a special experience for both her and the crowd. Kate Couriel is not only the violinist for Seb Lowe, but also quickly shooting through the rankings with her debut single ‘Patriarchy’s Dead’ paving the way for her as a multi-talented musician. Although Couriel’s debut track was only recently released on 1 April, the politically charged hit single has already mustered 600k+ streams on Spotify alone. 

Seb Lowe is an artist unwilling to be put in a box – confidently blending genres of guitar pop and indie rock whilst also challenging traditional political norms through his emotionally provoking lyrics. Hailing from Greater Manchester, Seb Lowe’s cathartic performance and punk-rock-esque vocals radiated throughout his set, effortlessly connecting with the Scottish crowd whilst also adding a unique northern flair. ‘Little Caesar’ was the perfect set-opener too, the crowd knew every word and you could tell they were fully immersed from the first note. 

Shortly after thanking his support acts and crew, Lowe highlighted the merchandise posters at the back of the venue. All proceeds gained from these posters will go toward two NGO charities: Doctors Without Borders and Hope Not Hate – setting a key example on how to still raise money for charitable causes whilst on tour. 

The 3rd setlist track was ‘Jump Scare’ which, fittingly, had Seb Lowe coming up to the barrier to surprise and engage with fans at the front – marking a special moment for the crowd early on in the set. Lowe kept the crowd engaged throughout the night, often using sharp witty humour between songs and even handing over to Kate to introduce crowd-favourite track ‘Mr & Mrs Human Race’. 

Another set-defining moment was the performance of their new single ‘One Day To Live’ which also got released on the same day as tonight’s gig on 15th April. This track proposes a hypothetical scenario to the listener, asking: “what would you do with just one day to live?” and explores the different run-of-events that would be experienced by the rich and the poor. However, as the track progresses, the lyrics no longer seem hypothetical but instead a harsh reality of the social inequalities faced in today’s society. 

Instead of burying unspoken social issues further into the ground, Seb Lowe has mastered the art of bringing them back up to the surface through his artistry. ‘Ode To Britannia’ directly shuns the hierarchical capitalist system of the UK, exposing its benefits to only the ruling class through the constant oppression of the proletariat. The lyrics: “words against the system are dismissed as complaints / words have no place” alludes to the reducing impact that your voice can have in making change. If you can’t vocalise for change, then what’s the point? 

However, Seb Lowe is becoming the voice of a generation and quickly marking his territory in the UK music scene. From building his initial following from TikTok in 2020, to landing major support slots with Blossoms, Pulp, and Patti Smith and The Staves – Seb Lowe shows no signs of stopping. You can also catch Seb Lowe opening up for Sofia Isella on her European tour in May. 

Now with his new November 2026 UK tour just announced, Seb Lowe promises bigger venues, louder voices, and even greater impact. This is just the beginning.