Following the breakout buzz of “St Glasgow” and the emotionally raw “Crying in Marseille”, Scottish alt-pop trailblazers Pistol Daisys return with a shimmering new single full of heartbreak, groove, and unexpected truth.
“Calling Your Name,” out 30 April 2025 via OneRPM Records, draws inspiration from co-frontwoman Belly’s own experience — an unforgettable night out in Kuala Lumpur that left more questions than answers and planted the seed for what’s now one of the band’s most personal and powerful songs yet.
“It was my first time at Zouk,” Belly shares, referring to KL’s infamous superclub, “My heart wasn’t broken—that was Lorna in Crying in Marseille—but I was surprised by a young six-foot-tall man. I thought we hit it off. One minute we were dancing, and the next, he was gone. When I was leaving, I saw him kissing a man. I called his name, but he couldn’t—or wouldn’t—hear me. That was the last time I saw him.”
Having moved from a conservative upbringing in the peaceful coastal town of Kota Kinabalu to study at Taylor’s University, Belly found herself immersed in a world of late nights, neon lights, and emotional curveballs. “Calling Your Name” captures that jolt of reality—when surface-level charm gives way to something more profound, complicated, and harder to process.
Musically, the track is vintage glitter laced with modern grit—a sparkling lovechild of Blondie and ABBA with a punk-pop bite reminiscent of The Gossip and the flamboyant honesty of Lady Gaga. The result is a dancefloor-ready confession: raw, reflective, and totally irresistible. “It just goes to show that it’s an ever-changing world,” Belly says, “What appears to be one thing on the surface doesn’t show you the whole truth. “Calling Your Name” is for those who want to keep an open mind… and maybe get a snog off the right guy.”
To add an extra layer of connection for fans, the band has launched the Pistol Daisys LoveLine—a hotline where fans can dial in to hear personal messages, heartbreak anecdotes, and snippets of band banter. Callers can reach it on +44 7897 028675, and updates will keep things fresh and interactive, turning the band’s personal storytelling into a shared experience.
As the single drops, it’s also set to hit screens—“Calling Your Name” will feature on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch during May, as well as STV’s Entertainment Live, giving the band their biggest national TV exposure yet.
Unsurprisingly, the press is already dialled in. Everybody Wants to Play the Hits called their sound “dirty… a little bit Runaways, a little bit Gossip,” while also labelling it “buoyant, catchy and fun.” Songs Behind the Music praised their ability to “kick all break-up song clichés out of the way,” adding that the song “perfectly introduces new listeners to the captivating sound of Pistol Daisys.” Other supporters include She Makes Music, Frontview Magazine, Amplify Music Mag, PM Studio, Carte Blanche Music (who featured them on their playlist in week 6), Alt Corner, Mystic Sons, and Get It Shared—who made “Crying in Marseille” their Pick of the Week #97.
On the live front, the band are already rolling through a spring UK tour, with standout shows in Cambridge, Leamington Spa, Glasgow and Brighton, plus key festival appearances lined up for Belladrum, Secret Valley, Mighty Dub Festival, Party At The Palace, and Doune The Rabbit Hole. They’re also appearing with GUN and When Rivers Meet on selected dates. This October and November, they’ll hit the road in Europe with dates across Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, including stops at Kulturzentrum Sankt Barbara in Lichtentanne, Berlin’s Lido, and Luxor Live in Arnhem.
With groove-laden production, razor-sharp lyrics, and a refreshing sense of emotional honesty, Pistol Daisys are once again proving that pop doesn’t have to play it safe—and heartbreak doesn’t have to be quiet. “Calling Your Name” is bold, glittery, and heartbreakingly real.
Pre-save it now here this is Pistol Daisys at their most honest, most danceable, and most exciting yet.
2025 LIVE DATES – PISTOL DAISYS
APRIL
17 – Junction, Cambridge
18 – The Assembly, Leamington Spa
19 – The 1865, Southampton
25 – Roadmender, Northampton
26 – Chalk, Brighton
30 – St Lukes, Glasgow (Single Release Show)
MAY
3 – The Crossing, Birmingham
4 – Trinity Arts Centre, Bristol
8 – Mac Arts, Galashiels w/ GUN
9 – Loreburn Hall, Dumfries w/ GUN
11 – Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine w/ GUN (Matinee)
23 – Oran Mor, Glasgow w/ When Rivers Meet
24 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham w/ When Rivers Meet
26 – The Brook, Southampton w/ When Rivers Meet
29 – The Waterfront, Norwich w/ When Rivers Meet
JUNE
7 – Secret Valley Festival, UK
14 – Mighty Dub Festival, Alnwick
21 – Sign O The Times Festival
22 – Bedford Esquires w/ GUN
JULY
5 – Roadhouse Weekender, East Sussex
19 – Monument Festival, Sunderland
29 – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow
AUGUST
1 – Doune The Rabbit Hole, Doune
2 – Belladrum Festival, Scotland
3 – Party At The Palace, Scotland
23 – Thunder In The Glen, Aviemore
28 – Belfast, Limelight2 w/ Big Country
29 – Dublin, Whelan’s w/ Big Country
30 – Lindisfarne Festival / Galway, Monroes