Ally Kerr


Ally Kerr is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow, Scotland.
His first release, Midst of the Storm, was a 7-inch vinyl single on the Spanish label Elefant Records. An album, Calling Out To You, followed on Japanese label Quince Records in 2004 and on Neon Tetra Records in 2005. Producers included Duglas T. Stewart, Duncan Cameron and David Scott. The Sore Feet Song was used as a theme to Japanese animated TV series Mushishi and released in Japan as a CD single through Marvelous Entertainment. The series has since aired in several countries and was released on DVD in America, Australia and the UK as well as being made available on Netflix.
Kerr's second album, Off The Radar, was recorded and produced by David Scott, and released on Much Obliged Records, Universal Records (Philippines) as well as in Japan on the Ultra-Vybe / Star Sign label in 2008, and through Triangle Music in South Korea. Kerr has spent time touring in Asia and Europe. In June 2015 Kerr embarked on a headlining tour of China covering 10 cities following a 2013 trip to the country to play at two festivals.
His third album, Viva Melodia was recorded with Marcus Mackay at The Diving Bell Lounge studio in Glasgow, and was produced by Biff Smith. It was released on Much Obliged Records, licensed to Pastel Music and distributed by Ultra Vybe.
Kerr's fourth album Upgrade Me was released on 18 January 2019 through Much Obliged Records, and licensed to Vibes, Hinote, Leeway and distributed by Ultra Vybe in Japan. The album was produced by Biff Smith and engineered by Johnny Smillie in Glasgow. Kerr embarked on a second headline tour of China in May 2019. The title song Upgrade Me featured in episode 28 of Terrace House Tokyo on 31 December 2019.
An album of new cinematic-style instrumental songs was released as an album on 27 November 2020.
Kerr's new self-produced singer-songwriter album entitled "True Nature", was released on 25 April 2025, preceded by a series of singles. The album is Kerr's second venture into music production. The album was released on Much Obliged Records globally, and licensed to Lilystars Records, and Vibez..
"True Nature" features a blend of acoustic and electric guitars, piano, strings, synths, and soundscapes.
To promote the release, Kerr played shows in Philippines, Japan, Spain and China in 2025.

Discography

EPs

  • ''Midst of the Storm''

Studio albums

Calling Out To You Off The Radar Viva Melodia Upgrade Me Soundtracks
  • ''True Nature ''