Rhona Macfarlane

Support from Eve Owen - Rhona Macfarlane is a rising Scottish singer-songwriter whose emotive voice and evocative storytelling have been described as ‘casting a gentle spell over her audience.’ Macfarlane creates a deeply immersive and emotional soundscape, whether through gentle guitar and intimate vocals or expansive, cinematic arrangements with soaring strings, crafting worlds that feel both vast and personal.Her work has been described as “building an atmosphere of tranquillity and respite”, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity. Rhona released her highly anticipated debut album, As The Chaos Unfolds, in January, 2025. The album was co-produced by Rhona and Matt Ingram. As The Chaos Unfolds is an evocative collection of songs that captures the essence of a “coming of age” experience. Singles from the album received widespread radio play from the likes of BBC Radio 2, Radcliffe and Maconie on BBC 6, BBC Ulster and numerous BBC Scotland shows such as single of the week on the ‘Afternoon Show’, Ricky Ross ‘Another Country’, Travelling Folk, Iain Anderson, BBC nan Gàidheal and a live performance on BBC Quay Sessions as part of Celtic Connections. The album made the Top 40 Folk Charts and received a four-star review from The Scotsman.“A gorgeous song” Angela Griffin, BBC Radio 2 “A lovely thing” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 6 Music