Edwyn Stephen Collins, born on August 23, 1959, in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a significant figure in the history of indie pop music. He spent part of his childhood in Dundee, where he developed an early interest in music. Collins co-founded the band Nu-Sonics in 1976, which later became known as Orange Juice. This band was pivotal in the post-punk and indie pop movements of the early 1980s. Orange Juice's debut single, "Falling and Laughing," was released on Postcard Records, a label Collins co-founded with Alan Horne. The band's most notable hit, "Rip It Up," reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983.

After Orange Juice disbanded in 1985, Collins embarked on a solo career. He achieved international success with his 1994 single "A Girl Like You." However, in 2005, Collins suffered two cerebral haemorrhages, which resulted in aphasia and required a lengthy recovery process. Despite this setback, he resumed his music career in 2007 and continued to release music, with albums like 2019's "Badbea" and 2025's "Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation."

Collins is also known for his work as a record producer, illustrator, and actor. He co-founded the indie record label Analogue Enhanced Digital in 2011 and has been recognized with awards such as the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award in 2009. His journey and recovery were documented in the film "The Possibilities Are Endless," released in 2014. Collins remains a respected and influential figure in the music industry, celebrated for his dedication to independence and individuality in his work.