About
Scott Hildebrand is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, whose music pulls from genres such as the Chicago Blues of his hometown, as well as Indie Folk, Americana and Rock & Roll. Through his musical journeys he strives to inspire open-mindedness and ignite the adventurous flame in the hearts of his listeners.
His earthy voice is accompanied by his expressive guitar and harmonica playing. As he travels the world making music on what he calls his “Endless World Tour,” he has the ability to find deep connection and share openly with audiences.
In 2014, he began his journey as a full-time musician in Seoul, Korea, playing shows, busking, writing and releasing music. Since then he has continued to perform and create music in the USA, Australia, India, Germany, Guatemala and many other places.
With six digital singles and two EPs released, he has gained international attention, and opened for artists such as; Josh Thompson in Chicago, Tones and I at the Byron Bay Arts Factory in Australia and John Craigie in Berlin. Scott has performed at festivals such as the FRL festival in Australia, Folklorum in Germany to shows in intimate settings such as Sofar Sounds shows and many others throughout Europe. Scott has performed live on TBS FM Seoul, and KCSB FM Santa Barbara, Radio Fritz rbb Germany.
In 2021, he won the Acorn Songwriter Competition.
Scott’s rendition of the 1960s anti-war classic, “Eve of Destruction” was used in the Hollywood movie, THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7.
Actor Chris Hemsworth, in his Instagram video, featured Scott’s song “Ready to Fly.” This video was broadcast on BBC, ABC, and other major global media outlets.
Since 2019, when not on the road, Scott has based himself in the music scene of Berlin. He recorded Under Wraps EP that is now available and currently is performing and releasing music with his duo “SCOTT & LILA.”
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