// BOOK PRE ORDER // : Silibil n Brains - But, what about really? (Standard version)

Silibil n Brains - But What About Really? is a raw and reflective autobiography that challenges the blurred line between truth and myth in one of the most bizarre and widely publicised stories to emerge from the early 2000s UK music scene.

At its core, the book revisits an audacious social experiment undertaken by two young Scottish friends who dared to infiltrate an industry that told them they didn’t belong. What began as a rebellious, almost playful act of defiance against the rigid expectations of the music world would evolve into a global phenomenon—retold, reshaped, and reimagined across media for over two decades, landing firmly in James McAvoy’s feature film – California Schemin.

But as the legend grew, so did the distance from reality.

In this deeply personal account, Billy Boyd steps out from the shadows of sensationalised retellings and competing narratives—particularly those of his former partner in rhyme—to present a grounded, unembellished version of events. With honesty, subtle humour, and introspection, he explores how stories mutate over time, how memory and ego can distort truth, and how silence can unintentionally allow fiction to flourish.

Rather than leaning into dramatisation, But, What About Really? strips the story back to its human core: two friends, a bold idea, and the consequences of pushing boundaries in a world that thrives on illusion. It is not just a recounting of what happened, but a meditation on identity, authenticity, and the cost of being both participant and bystander in your own story.

This is not the loudest version of the story—but it may be the most honest.

Book release date: 30th September 2026