There are growing concerns for the wellbeing of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, who has been reported missing following a pair of worrying tweets on Wednesday morning:
Be so good to everyone you love. It’s not a given. I’m so annoyed that it’s not. I didn’t live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones.
— Scott Hutchison (@owljohn) May 8, 2018
I’m away now. Thanks.
— Scott Hutchison (@owljohn) May 8, 2018
Frightened Rabbit, which includes his brother Grant Hutchison, posted the following on their social media pages:
We are worried about Scott, who has been missing for a little while now. He may be in a fragile state and may not be making the best decisions for himself right now. Please could Scott or anyone with any information on his whereabouts please contact Police Scotland (101).
— Frightened Rabbit (@FRabbits) May 9, 2018
Has anyone seen my brother/bandmate/best friend? He’s in a very… https://t.co/odvv9lWXHf
— Frightened Rabbit (@FRabbits) May 9, 2018
Inspector Graeme Dignan told the BBC: “We are keen to locate Scott as soon as possible to ensure he is safe and well and would urge anyone who can assist with our ongoing inquiries to come forward. If you believe you have seen him since the early hours of Wednesday morning or know where he currently is, then please contact police immediately. I’d also urge Scott to get in touch with family, friends or with police, to let us know he is alright.”
Hutchison was last seen wearing “a dark baseball cap, navy blue hooded jacket, grey or khaki trousers and white trainers”.
He is well known for talking openly about issues around mental health in his frank lyrics such as those of Floating in the Forth (see below), taken from Frightened Rabbit’s 2008 magnum opus The Midnight Organ Fight.
The news comes just weeks after the release of his album Dance Music with new band Mastersystem, which also features members of Frightened Rabbit, Editors and Minor Victories.
