Plum is the code name for Scottish songwriter and producer, Shona Maguire. Shona grew up in a 150 year old house in rural Aberdeenshire, before moving to Peebles in the Scottish Borders. Undertaking work experience at Split-Level Studios from age 15-19, she was keen to learn studio engineering and recording. Frustrated by being unable to communicate her creative ideas exactly as she wanted, Plum undertook a Music Production course at Point Blank in London (2006). By the completion of her music production course she had already been signed to American label Summer Rain Recordings, releasing "The Whispering Chamber" (2007) and "The Glory Feast" (2008). Upon returning to Scotland, Plum quickly established herself as a notable force in the Scottish electronic music scene and was snapped up by prestigious label Benbecula Records as the only female artist in their 11 year history, releasing critically acclaimed album Different Skin in 2009.

The Seed (out April 2012) is her most recent work, a carefully crafted concept album around 'the seed of an idea'. Shona moved to a cottage deep in the heart of the Scottish Borders for 12 months to write the album.