Helicon

GB · formed 2009

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Experimental psychedelic rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Helicon was formed by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes in East Kilbride, Glasgow. Their sound blends psychedelia, electronica, guitars and sitars with a spirit of counter-cultural experimentation. Since signing to Fuzz Club in 2017, their music has featured on BBC Radio 6 Music, and they’ve previously collaborated with Tony Doogan (Mogwai / Delgados / Belle & Sebastian / David Byrne), Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3 / The Brian Jonestown Massacre/ Spiritualized / Dead Skeletons), and Mark Gardener (Ride). Their 4th studio album, ARISE, a collaboration with LA-based artist and DJ AL Lover, was released Friday 13th February 2026. Helicon is a rotating collective of musicians: John-Paul Hughes, Gary Hughes, Mark McLure, Graham Gordon, Seb Jonsen, Billy Docherty, Mike Hastings, Anna McCracken and Declan Welsh. Lineup: John-Paul Hughes - lead guitar, vocals (2009-) Gary Hughes - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009-) Graham Gordon - sitar, synthesizer (2015-) Billy Doherty - bass Mark McLure - bass Seb Jonsen - drums Mike Hastings - Guitar Anna McCracken - vocals / percussion Former members: Laura O'Brien - keyboards, vocals, violin (2009-2015) Steven Jamieson - bass Martin MacVicar - drums Gary Sharp - rhythm guitar Craig "Gally" Gallagher - guitar