Declan Welsh and The Decadent West are a Glasgow-based indie rock band fronted by singer-songwriter and poet Declan Welsh, originally from East Kilbride. Their music pairs sharp political and social commentary with hook-driven guitar rock, drawing comparisons to The Clash and Billy Bragg. Their debut album Cheaply Bought, Expensively Sold (2019) earned a Scottish Album of the Year nomination, and their second record '2' (2023) cemented them as one of Scotland's most vital live acts. A third album, Explicit Agitation, is due in September 2026.
The band announced a 25+ date UK and European autumn 2026 tour in support of their third album Explicit Agitation, due September 2026.
Declan Welsh signed a publishing deal with Notting Hill Music ahead of the new album release.
The band's track 'Hardly News' was featured in Universal's 2025 film Drop.
The band released the single 'Inaction', described as a response to political inaction in the face of the conflict in Gaza.
The band released their second album '2', produced by Mercury Award-winning producer Gianluca Buccaletti, to critical acclaim.
British indie rock band Declan Welsh and The Decadent West performs live. A showcase of contemporary guitar-driven alternative rock.
Concert by British indie-rock band Declan Welsh and The Decadent West. The group performs at Molotow in Hamburg.
Indie rock concert by Declan Welsh and The Decadent West in Berlin. British-influenced alternative rock.
British band Declan Welsh and The Decadent West perform at Munich's STROM club.
Concert by Declan Welsh and The Decadent West at Chelsea.
Concert by Declan Welsh and The Decadent West at Nachtleben club.