Cammy Barnes on Let Me Down, Sold-Out Shows and Finding the “Cheat Code”

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Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 13 minutes

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Success in music can often look instant from the outside… but usually there are years of hard work hiding underneath it. 

In the latest episode of The MarshyCast, I caught up with Scottish singer-songwriter Cammy Barnes to talk about his latest single Let Me Down and the incredible momentum that’s transformed his career over the past year. 

Cammy spoke honestly about how things have suddenly accelerated after years of graft, describing it as finally feeling like he’s found the “cheat code”. It’s the kind of breakthrough moment many artists dream about… where audiences start growing rapidly and opportunities arrive one after another. 

Part of that next step includes working with major names in the industry, including A7S on the new single. We discussed what it’s like collaborating at that level while still trying to stay grounded in the middle of such rapid growth. 

And then there are the live shows. Selling out two nights in Glasgow marked another huge milestone, and it sounds like even bigger venues could soon be part of the story. 

One of the nicest moments in the conversation, though, came when we looked back at the earlier stages of his journey. Before the sold-out crowds and streaming numbers, Cammy was playing events like Truckfest Scotland… something he still remembers fondly. 

Naturally, I had to ask the question… what would it take to get him back there? 

🎧 You can hear the full conversation now on The MarshyCast, available on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. 

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