MØSS. with support from Jack Given, An Seòmar, Inverness, Friday 30 October 2026.

There are gigs you enjoy, and then there are gigs that leave you buzzing long after the final song. MØSS.’s headline show at An Seòmar on Friday evening was firmly in the latter category.

Formerly performing under his own name, Calum Jones has been developing his sound as MØSS., moving towards a more intimate, emotionally driven style of songwriting. In our recent interview, he explained that the change was about much more than a new name, describing it as the next step in his musical journey. On Friday night, it was easy to see exactly what he meant.

Opening the evening was Jack Given, another solo singer and guitarist whose stripped-back approach was a natural fit for the bill. His set offered a gentle introduction to the evening, with an understated stage presence and a selection of songs that suited the intimate surroundings of An Seòmar. While the connection with the audience wasn’t quite as strong as it might have been, it was an enjoyable opening performance.

By the time MØSS. took to the stage, An Seòmar was around 80% full, with an appreciative audience clearly there to hear his music.

Performing entirely solo, MØSS. needed nothing more than his guitar, his voice and an impressive collection of songs to hold the audience’s attention. His guitar playing and vocals were flawless, but it was the feeling behind the songs that really stood out. There was nothing forced about the performance, with his delivery allowing the music to speak for itself.

In the interview, Calum spoke about wanting his original music to create genuine moments of connection, rather than simply providing the background to a night out. That ambition was certainly evident here. The audience listened, responded and, during the more familiar songs, were only too happy to join in.

Unsurprisingly, the older material generated the biggest response, with an audience who clearly knew the words. But the newer songs proved equally engaging, particularly Frostbite, the release being celebrated that evening. Calum had spoken about this new material being more honest and reflective, and there was a real sense of that in the performance. Frostbitemay not yet have the familiarity of his established favourites, but there’s every reason to believe it soon will.

The evening flowed effortlessly, with little downtime between songs and a relaxed, confident stage presence. MØSS. appeared completely at ease, moving from one song to the next without losing the audience’s attention. The production was equally impressive, with excellent sound and superb lighting from Callum at CMPS complementing the performance without ever distracting from the music.

What made the evening so enjoyable was how naturally everything worked together. There was no need for a backing band or elaborate staging. The strength of the songs, the quality of the performance and the relationship between artist and audience were more than enough.

Having heard Calum talk so passionately about where he wants to take MØSS., it was particularly satisfying to see those ambitions translated into such an accomplished live performance. This wasn’t simply an artist showcasing new songs. It felt like someone genuinely enjoying the direction his music is taking, with an audience more than happy to follow him.

It was an outstanding headline set from a Highland artist who continues to develop and impress, and one that demonstrated just how effective live music can be when the songs and their delivery are this good.

And yes, we left An Seòmar absolutely buzzing.

Find out more about MØSS

Want to know more about the music, the new direction and what comes next? Read our interview with MØSS, where he talks about the inspiration behind MØSS., his songwriting and his plans for the future.