With a voice that truly speaks to the soul and lyrics that dive deep into the heart of human emotion, Wave Of The Flood is the musical alter ego of Lindsay Strachan. As a singer-songwriter, Lindsay creates a beautiful blend of heartfelt storytelling and evocative melodies. With her folk guitar and warm, acoustic sound, her songs gently unfold like a quiet conversation over a glass of red wine by candlelight.

Her music takes us on an intimate journey through love, loss, longing, and hope, with each note thoughtfully crafted to resonate with the heart.

Wave Of The Flood is the musical alter ego of singer-songwriter Lindsay Strachan, whose voice speaks to the soul and lyrics delve deep into the heart of human emotion. 

Originally from Edinburgh and now living by the sea in a quiet East Lothian bungalow, Strachan crafts heartfelt folk songs inspired by both real life and fiction. Her fingerstyle guitar and warm, acoustic sound create an intimate atmosphere—like a quiet conversation over a glass of red wine by candlelight.

Her music gently explores love, loss, longing, and hope, with each note carefully placed to resonate. Turning 45 in June 2025, Strachan marks the milestone with her debut album, FortyFive—a year-long project honouring the 45rpm single. Releasing one track each month, FortyFive unfolds slowly, each song a vivid vignette contributing to a larger story. It’s a tribute to an era when music was personal and unhurried—just like her songwriting.

Rooted in folk traditions but with a modern edge, her songs feature subtle instrumentation and a voice that’s both powerful and calm. Whether evoking wind-swept cliffs, joyful friendship, or the ache of unrequited love, Lindsay’s songs invite listeners in gently—not just to hear, but to feel.

With a voice that speaks to the soul and lyrics that dive deep into the heart of human emotion, Wave Of The Flood is the musical alter ego of Lindsay Strachan.

A native of Edinburgh now settled in a quiet bungalow by the sea in East Lothian, Strachan’s songs create a beautiful blend of heartfelt storytelling and evocative melodies. With her fingerstyle guitar and warm, acoustic sound, her songs gently unfold like a quiet conversation over a glass of red wine by candlelight.

Her music takes us on an intimate journey through love, loss, longing, and hope, with each note thoughtfully crafted to resonate with the audience.

Turning 45 in June ‘25, Lindsay is marking both a personal and creative milestone with the release of her debut album, FortyFive—an ambitious year-long project that celebrates the timeless format of the 45rpm single. With one track released each month, FortyFive is a slow-burn unfolding of story driven songs, each one a vignette that stands alone while contributing to a wider creative arc. It’s a love letter to an era when music was tactile, intimate, and unhurried—a perfect metaphor for Strachan’s own approach to songwriting.

Her music is grounded in the storytelling folk tradition, but with a modern edge, including, subtle instrumentation, and a voice that feels as powerful as it does calm. Whether she's singing about a wind-swept coastal cliff, joy filled friendships, or the tinnitus of unrequited love, Strachan’s lyrics always ring true. There is a comforting honesty to her sound—like a fireside conversation, or the hush of dusk settling over the sea.

Writing and performing as Wave Of The Flood allows Lindsay to explore the ebb and flow of emotion and memory, with songs that invite listeners in gently, then linger long after the final note. With FortyFive, she’s offering a collection of songs that aren’t just heard—they’re felt.