RELEASES DELUXE VERSION OF NEW EP
YOU LIKE UGLY, DON’T YOU BABE?
BLAIR DAVIE
FEATURING LEAD SINGLE
‘I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU’
VISUALISER FOR TITLE-TRACK
‘YOU LIKE UGLY, DON’T YOU BABE’
Photo credit: Henry Croston @henrycroston
11.11.26 – Scottish singer-songwriter Blair Davie (they/them) today shares the deluxe version of their latest EP, You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe?, via Giant Music. Featuring lead single, ‘I Thought About You’. Listen to You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe? Deluxe Version here.
Following the success of You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe?, Davie now completes the story with a deluxe version, featuring three additional tracks. Today’s lead single, ‘I Thought About You’, is a moment of unfiltered joy, in a project that covers the full range of the emotions of love.
Speaking on ‘I Thought About You’, Blair Davie says: “In the midst of a fairly dark EP thematically, I wanted a song that just embraces the joy and optimism of falling in love. It’s imagining a beautiful future, dancing in golden hour sunlight, walking down the aisle and all the wonderfully mundane bits in between.”
As seen across the EP, ‘I Thought About You’ highlights Blair’s unique ability to translate the most powerful of emotions into tracks that feel equally as impactful on an arena stage, as they do through a pair of headphones. You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe? Deluxe Version sees Blair continue to expand into a more rhythm-led sound, whilst exploring themes of love, identity, resilience and transformation.
Speaking on the deluxe EP, Blair says: “It completes the story. ‘Don’t Look Back’ is about leaving my family in Scotland to start a new life with the person all these songs are about; ‘Mess Like Mine’ is about learning to be open; ‘I Thought About You’ is the emotional outburst of falling in love for the first time. Put together, it’s the whole arc – breaking, opening up, and finally letting someone in.”
Elsewhere on the EP, ‘When You Fall In Love’ sets the tone for a project centred on the most intimate feelings that are found in love and relationships. As the first single from the project to be released, it brings you warmly into Blair’s world, exploring healing and connection across past and future selves. Title-track ‘You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe?’ follows, with big instruments and power felt in Blair’s voice, this indie-tinged song is meant to be sung loud. A perfect track for a live environment, the passion in Blair’s writing shines through in their delivery of the EPs central refrain.
Moving into ‘So What?’, we continue to see a more expansive, upbeat sound while retaining the signature emotional honesty and lyrical vulnerability Blair is beloved for. Next is a soaring, heartfelt ballad, titled ‘You Must Be A Miracle’. This pairs unmistakable, soul-stirring vocals with an anthemic melody, capturing the gratitude that comes with being loved through life’s darkest moments. This emotional depth continues onto ‘Alive Because Of You’. With a gentle beginning, the track builds into a roaring, rallying cry, as the EP’s core themes are concluded in breathtaking fashion. New to the deluxe version, ‘Mess Like Mine’ sees Blair ruminate on learning to be more open, as they detail welcoming someone into your life who inspires confidence, and allows you to accept your own vulnerabilities. Balladic final track, ‘Don’t Look Back’, completes the story, as well as this chapter of Blair’s journey. Signing off the project with an outpour of emotion, Blair uses the benefit of their experiences, encouraging the listener not to dwell on the past.
Blair Davie has quickly established themselves as one of the UK’s most compelling emerging voices, known for their rare vocal tone and emotionally direct songwriting. Their work sits alongside artists such as Alex Warren, Dermot Kennedy, Tom Odell and Lewis Capaldi, balancing intimacy with widescreen, anthemic impact.
Previous releases include the acclaimed EP ‘First And Last’, featuring standout tracks ‘Crashing the Car’, ‘Wouldn’t Be Right’ and ‘Butterflies’. The project earned critical support from The Telegraph, Clash, Wonderland and Official Charts.
Recent live highlights include support slots for James Arthur at The O2 London and Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, culminating in Blair’s own sold out London & Glasgow shows, as well as performances at SXSW and The Great Escape. Blair performed at Latitude Festival in Suffolk, before supporting Mika at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Bandstand, Amy Macdonald across all of Germany to 70,000 people, and going on a run of European festivals. Blair has UK headline dates coming up in London (Barfly, 24 November) and Glasgow (King Tuts, 26 November), as well as Germany, Netherlands and France this autumn, alongside an appearance at Rolling Stone Weekender.
Blair Davie Upcoming Tour Dates
12 Nov – Cologne, DE @ Blue Shell
13 Nov – Germany @ Rolling Stone Beach
14 Nov – Berlin, DE @ Prachtwerk
17 Nov – Groningen, NL @ De Oosterpoort
18 Nov – Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat
19 Nov – Arnhem, NL @ Luxor Live
22 Nov – Rotterdam, NL @ Rotown
24 Nov – London, UK @ BARFLY
26 Nov – Glasgow, UK @ King Tuts
You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe? Deluxe Version – Tracklist:
- When You Fall In Love
- You Like Ugly, Don’t You Babe?
- So What?
- You Must Be A Miracle
- Alive Cause Of You
- I Thought About You
- Mess Like Mine
- Don’t Look Back
Daily Telegraph
“This tender love song hints at a rich career to come; perfect for Lewis Capaldi or Alex Warren fans”
Clash
“A touching piece of everyday beauty”
Wonderland
“Blair Davie has delivered a snapshot of emotion with heartfelt new single ‘Butterflies’. Showcasing their flawless yet raw vocals and pensive songwriting, the new cut is a rewarding and resonant listen”
Official Charts
“A stunning new song from Scottish rising star Blair Davie”
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