JP O’Grady
Scottish alt-pop confessionals carried by piano and broad choruses
Based in London, United Kingdom
O’Grady writes midtempo folk-pop around acoustic guitar and piano, widening the arrangements with stacked harmonies, restrained drums and occasional saxophone, violin or synth. His Scottish-accented delivery moves from close conversational verses into clean, expansive choruses; recent singles such as “I’m A Mess” add a punchier alt-pop edge.
More about JP O’Grady
O’Grady developed the project in Glasgow under the Citizen Papes name, releasing the For You and Gramophone EPs before returning to his own name. Now London-based, his current Some Action and Chrysalis run leads into Late to the Party, due November 20, 2026—13 days after this Paris appearance, making the set an advance look at that chapter.
A story
He wrote “I Don’t Really Blame You” in his childhood bedroom on a piano rented for £300 for six months.
Playing
- 2026-11-07 · Pitchfork Avant-Garde · Café de la Danse · Café de la Danse
Start here
- Sensitive Little Man (2025) · Harbour Artists & Music
His clearest balance of open-hearted writing and full-bodied pop arrangements. - Count the Planes (2026) · Some Action Limited / Chrysalis Records Limited
Compact guitar-pop built around distance, English skies and an immediate refrain.
For fans of
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