Over the last year, BETH has quietly become one of the most exciting names emerging from Scotland’s electronic scene. Blending house and techno influences with emotional depth and undeniable club energy, the Glasgow-based DJ and producer has earned support from BBC Radio 1 tastemakers including Arielle Free and Sarah Story, while names like Peggy Gou, Pete Tong, Jaguar and Jamie Jones have all championed her music along the way.

With standout releases like Keep It Movin’ and Hooked On You, a huge summer ahead including a major TRNSMT Festival appearance alongside Illyus & Barrientos, and a new release on Incognito Records arriving this July, BETH feels firmly on the edge of a breakthrough moment.

We caught up with her to talk confidence, club culture, social media pressures, finding her sound and why, after years of grinding, everything is finally starting to click into place.

What feels most different about BETH in 2026 compared to the early days?

I think the biggest difference is clarity. In earlier days I was very much in the phase of experimenting and trying to find where I fit, both as a DJ & producer. I feel more settled in my sound, my selections even the way I approach a set or track. I would also say my shift In confidence, before I was proving to myself that I could do it now I’m more focused on longevity and building something meaningful rather than reacting to opportunities as they come.

Your rise over the last year has felt incredibly organic. Has the pace of everything surprised you at all?

I would say yes and no because I have been grafting for years now so I feel like the rise over the past year has been earned so I almost feel like “about time” but I have always been quite patient with it all, so even though things have picked up , I still try to approach everything with the same mindset I had at the start.

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There’s a real confidence in your recent releases and sets. Do you feel like you’ve fully found your sound now, or is it still evolving?

I think I have found the core of my sound. There’s a certain energy that runs through everything I’m doing and I think you can hear that in my productions. Also, at the same time I still think music is evolving and I’m always exposed to new influences, new sounds and just growing as an artist.

You’ve gone from local support to being played by globally recognised artists. Has that changed your mindset creatively?

Its been a surreal shift for sure. When you start out those artists are the ones shaping your taste and inspiring what your doing, so to then hear them playing your music is a bit of a full circle moment.

Tracks like Keep It Movin and Hooked On You have had strong support on BBC Radio 1. When you’re writing music, are you thinking about radio, clubs or purely the dancefloor?

Usually, I would start with the dance floor, because I guess the most important thing as a producer is to make tunes that you can play out or other DJs would play out. However, there are some records, like Keep It Movin’ that was more of a Radio record or streaming. I do think there’s a balance that’s developed over time. I’m more aware of space, structure and how a track can work in different contexts.

What’s one thing you’ve learned in the studio recently that’s genuinely changed the way you make records?

I would say having an open mindset when going into the studio, you might have an idea in mind you start and It goes in a completely different direction. Also just trusting simplicity a bit more and not thinking I have add a load of elements to a record for the sake of it.

Peggy Gou dropping your track during her Coachella set was a huge moment. Did that feel like a turning point for you personally?

Yeah it was a pretty big moment for sure. I had a lot of record labels contact me after they seen that, as a DJ picking one of my tunes to play at one of the most well known festivals in the world will always be a pinch me moment. Its made me realise my music is good enough.

How important is emotional connection in your music versus pure club energy?

The two go hand in hand I guess. The club energy is what draws people in but its the emotional connection that makes a track stay with them. I try to sit somewhere in the middle where there’s a strong groove and energy but also something underneath that people can connect with.

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Can you give us a glimpse into the upcoming release on Incognito Records this July? What mood or direction does it capture?

I wanted to create something for summer that people can connect with and that’s also just lighthearted and easy on the ear. Something more emotional but fun at the same time.

Playing TRNSMT Festival back-to-back with Illyus Barrientos. What does it mean to you personally to be part of this year’s lineup playing alongside Illyus?

Going b2b with Illyus Barriento will be one for the books that’s for sure. Expect some big tunes, unreleased bits, hands in the air chaos and that raw back & forth flow you get with a real b2b.

Scottish crowds have a reputation for being intense in the best possible way. What makes a Glasgow crowd different from anywhere else?

I think we just don’t take ourselves too serious here. Yes, we may be a mad crowd but what better way, people enjoying the music and dancing is what it’s about.

You’ve played everywhere from intimate clubs to huge festival stages now. Which environment brings out the best in you as a DJ?

In real honestly, I love my intimate settings. Give me a 300 cap, low ceiling sweat box and I will be there in my element, however bigger festival settings have a place in my heart because getting to play to thousands of people is a massive moment.

You’ve earned support from names like Pete Tong, Jaguar and Jamie Jones. Do you still get nervous sending music to artists you admire?

I feel like I’ve gotten over that stage now because at the end of the day music is subjective and if they don’t dig it then I don’t feel threatened by it, obviously I want to make an impression but if they don’t like it what can I do, move on.

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Dance music moves incredibly fast now through social media and algorithms. How do you stay grounded and avoid chasing trends?

Its definitely something you have to be conscious of because its so easy to get pulled into what’s working in the moment. Trends move fast and if you are constantly reacting to them you can lose your identify pretty quickly. For me staying grounded comes from having a clear sense of what I actually like and what I want my sound to be. I spend a lot of time just making music without thinking about how its going to perform, no socials, no pressure just focusing on what feels right.

There’s increasing pressure on DJs to also be content creators. How do you balance visibility with authenticity?

Yeah it’s definitely a real thing now, you’re not just a DJ/producer anymore your expected to exist online in a constant way. But I think the balance comes from being clear on what actually feels natural to you. I try not to force it, if something feels to staged or disconnected from who I am it usually comes across that way anyway, so I’d rather share moments that are genuine rather than trying to keep up with every trend.

Catch BETH playing back to back with Illyus Barrientos at TRNSMT Festival on Sunday 21st June on the Beatbox presents Boogie Box stage. For more information head HERE.