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In the mid-90s, Chemikal Underground came out of nowhere to set a new precedent for independent record labels in Scotland. At the time, despite its vibrant music culture, Scotland had few truly viable, or financially solvent, record labels that bands could turn to. To many young artists, the industry felt London-centric, and thus out of reach.
Inspired by DIY labels of the past, however, one band from Glasgow - The Delgados - decided to go their own way. With 拢200 each to their names, Emma Pollock, Alun Woodward,Stewart Henderson and Paul Savage set up Chemikal Underground and began releasing their own music, as well as that of friends from the local scene.

Success came unexpectedly quickly, with NME and Melody Maker support and a surprise Top of The Pops appearance from label-affiliated BIS (the first from an 鈥榰nsigned鈥� band in the history of the show). As a result, the label grew in confidence and stature, developing its own studio - Chem19 - and creating new opportunities for bands across the country.

Chemikal would go on to sign some of Scotland鈥檚 most iconic and influential bands - from Arab Strap to Mogwai - and in many ways their sound defined the country in the 鈥�90s and early 2000s. They helped to develop a functioning, home grown industry, meaning that bands could stay local but go global. Without them, the Scottish musical landscape would look very different today.