Amy Macdonald – Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?

Amy Macdonald returns with her sixth studio album, delivering her signature blend of melodic pop-rock and unmistakable Scottish grit. Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? finds her reflecting on survival, identity, and standing your ground, with an energy that feels both personal and arena-ready.

Fuelled by the euphoria of her 2021 TRNSMT set, Can You Hear Me? is a disco-tinged anthem of solidarity, channelling collective resilience. ‘We are fearless / We are leaders’, she belts over a hypnotic thrum of guitar and drums. Trapped showcases Macdonald’s empathy and lyrical strength, telling the story of a friend going through divorce, its galloping rhythm and questioning chorus, ‘Can you break me out? / Help me break these chains around my feet?’, cutting to the heart of social pressure and personal liberation.

In contrast, I’m Done (Games That You Play) delivers a jubilant goodbye to draining relationships. It’s bold, catchy, and effortlessly relatable – the kind of song destined for festival singalongs. National pride pulses through The Hope and We Survive, reflecting on Scotland’s underdog spirit and the joyful escape found in weekend revelry, all delivered with sharp wit and heartfelt warmth. Balancing pop-rock polish with lyrical bite, the album builds its case with every track. The title poses a question – and with grit, heart, and clarity, Macdonald delivers a confident answer: this is exactly what we’ve been waiting for.

Listen to: Trapped, I’m Done (Games That You Play), Can You Hear Me?