@mappedbyaforest

Established in 2023 by Sam Morris (vocals/guitar) and Brian Philp (lead guitar), Mapped By A Forest is a Scottish project defined by its distinctive alternative shoegaze and post-punk sound. By weaving together wall-of-sound guitars and melancholic songwriting, the band has built a reputation for music that is both deeply personal and undeniably anthemic. Their early EPs, I Told You The Truth When You Wanted Me To Lie and Lost In Violet, established a sonic blueprint of "spine-chilling melancholy." This was validated when tracks "Lost In Our Head" and "Dream" were named among The Herald’s Top 100 Scottish Songs of 2023. Their music strikes a rare balance: intimate enough to feel like a shared secret, yet possessing a scale designed for thousands to sing in unison. Inspired by The Cure, The Twilight Sad, and Frightened Rabbit, the band evolved in 2025 with the addition of Lee Moncur (bass) and Dave Bellingham (drums). Their new single, "Boy On The Edge," arrives July 10th.