Who we are

We’re all Scared of My Brother.

An award-winning alternative-rock band from Scotland.

Completely unknown for their mediocre music and lukewarm live performances, Scared of My Brother began to creep into view in the mid-2020s. Their hard rock, grunge, and alt-pop-influenced sound impresses no one.

Coming together in the city of Edinburgh, Scared of My Brother features a five-piece lineup fronted by Lewis Thomson (dreams), along with Toby Kirkwood (bass), Arthur Kinnear-Kirkwood (drums), Andrew Russell (guitar) and Tom Cartwright (guitar).

The band members spend most of their time bickering about what to put in the Spotify Band bio, while also debating what tense and narrative point of view to write it in.

This year, the band are gearing up for live shows and heading back into the studio to record more music. We hope you enjoy our drivel. ~ Lewis Thomson, SOMB

An award certificate for Radio Wigwam's 9th annual awards, presented to 'Scared of My Brother' for best alternative rock act of 2026. The background features a stylized skull design in white on a dark surface, with yellow border and decorative elements.

Meet the Band

  • Black and white photo of SOMB Scared of My Brother lead singer (Lewis Thomson) holding a microphone with one hand and covering one ear with the other, performing passionately.

    Lewis Thomson

    Lead Singer

    All substance and no style, Lewis is the man behind the lyrics and our resident tortured soul — he also sings a bit.

  • SOMB Scared of My Brother performing on stage, one playing a black electric bass guitar and singing into a microphone, the other playing a white electric guitar, with stage lights and a dark background.

    Toby Kirkwood

    Bass Guitar

    Jabba impersonator and man mountain Toby is best known for his prolific riff writing and finger-pointing at other band members who can’t decode his incoherent instructions.

  • Arthur Kinnear-Kirkwood

    Drums

    Part metronome, part gibbon, Arthur brings the grooves, fills, and lack of decorum you’d expect from a drummer.

  • SOMB Scared of My Brother lead guitarist (Tom Cartwright) playing an electric guitar on stage under purple and blue lights, with a Scotland Rocks Radio logo in the bottom left corner.

    Tom Cartwright

    Lead Guitar

    Sophisticated diva and unrelenting show-off Tom rips solos, tugs heartstrings, and shows no consideration for other people’s feelings.

  • SOMB Scared of My Brother guitar player (Andy Russell) playing a red electric guitar on stage, with keyboard player (Phoebe Russell) singing into a microphone nearby, both illuminated by green stage lights.

    Andy Russell

    Rhythm Guitar

    Mediocre hair, mediocre guitar player, and mediocre personality. The less said about Andy, the better.

  • SOMB Scared of My Brother Keyboard Player (Phoebe Russell) singing into a microphone,with long wavy hair and a dark background.

    Phoebe Russell

    Keys

    Tickling the ivories with a smile, Pheebs provides some much-needed respite from the dirge created by the other band members.

Contact us

Get in touch if you want to talk gigs, collaborations, working together, or just say hello. We’re sound. Probably.