If you came to Celtic music in the early ’90s, as I did, chances are you encountered Capercaillie. Their reach expanded even further after Karen Matheson’s memorable cameo in Rob Roy. Among their earlier releases, Delirium made a notable crossover impact on the mainstream charts, driven by the single “Coisich a Rùin,” often described as pop-folk. For a time, it dominated my personal rotation of Scottish tracks.

Fast forward to 2026, and the title resurfaces in a new form: “Coisich” by Valtos. The track features vocals by Lana Pheutan. So who is she? According to her bio, she is an actor, writer, and director working across film, television, theatre, and radio. Originally from the Isle of Skye, she now works throughout Scotland, performing fluently in both Gaelic and English.

“Coisich” is a club-ready anthem that fuses electronica with traditional Gaelic song. Pheutan’s voice moves like a Highland current—clear, atmospheric, and quietly commanding. At moments, layered overdubs bloom around her lead vocal, swirling like fog circling a distant light. I first heard the track a couple of weeks ago while writing about Valtos on this site, but this time it truly commanded my attention.