The Countess of Fife is an insurgent country outfit – described as “Cash meets The Cramps” – led by legendary Rezillos frontwoman Fay Fife.
New album – NEW PHONE NEW CAR NEW MAN – coming soon! Released on Last Night From Glasgow on 1 May 2026.
Digital, CD… and a choice of Flame Pink or Translucent Amber vinyl. Order your copy here (LNFG link)).
10 original songs, written (or co-written) by Fay Fife. Co-produced by Fay and Martin Metcalfe (Goodbye Mr Mackenzie/Filthy Tongues).
“coming on like a Celtic Ronnie Spector…” ★★★★ Scotsman
The Countess of Fife creates an unholy alchemy of alt country, punk, rock and gospel, with Fay’s glorious vocals – rich, dark and powerful – upfront. The core band is an impressive collection of some of the best Scottish based musical talent-guitarist Brian McFie (Big Dish, Marianne Faithfull), Kirsten Adamson (daughter of Big Country’s Stuart Adamson and a talented songwriter, performer (and rising star) in her own right) on vocals and acoustic guitar, bassist Al Gare (Imelda May, Jeff Beck) and drummer Willie Molleson (Eliza Carthy Band).
Fay says: ‘The Countess of Fife has a strong country slant but also a punky edge in that some of the songs are raw and edgy… but some of our songs have a more gentle touch… The Countess allows me to sing a different way and to get in contact with spiritual and softer themes…’
The Countess of Fife began as a writing project around 2016 and has evolved into a fully fledged band. Along the way they have played several well received radio sessions including BBC Radio Scotland’s The Quay Sessions (2022), and attracted ecstatic press reviews. Live highlights include Rebellion Festival (Blackpool), Belladrum (main stage), Back Doune The Rabbit Hole, Outsider Fest, Edinburgh Fringe & Cash Back in Fife festival.