IF IT WASN'T for new songs being released, there would be no sign of light in the music industry right.
Artists, venues, promoters and technicians are all facing a tough road ahead, but the Scottish scene continues to churn out an array of amazing new material...
The Byson Family – Hope & Pray
A bit of Scottish Americana supergroup, The Byson Family release their fourth single - arguably their best to date.
One-line review: "A welcome dose of balls-out Americana, heavy on the sunshine groove."
FFO: Bad Touch, Dixie Fried, The Temperance Movement
Lizzie Reid – Tribute
Debut single from the Glasgow singer-songwriter
One-line review: "A soulful and reflective piece with traces of hope laced throughout."
FFO: Tamzene, Louise Connell, Alicia-Deanna
Ruby Gaines – Cardamom
A first offering from the new Megan Airlie project and well worth a listen.
One-line review: "A velvety smooth cocktail of sweet jazz and jangly blues with an incredible vocal performance."
FFO: The Passing Sages, Quiche, kitti
Zoe Graham – Fault Lines (from Gradual Move EP)
Gradual Move comes with three previously released tracks and the impressive new song Fault Lines.
One-line review: "Catchy electro-pop with rich textures and soaring harmonies."
FFO: Be Charlotte, Scarlett Randle, THE BETA WAVES
Memes – So What
The Glasgow duo return with a new single taken from upcoming Memes EP.
One-line review: "Minimalist post-punk ditty with prickly guitar work - make sure and listen to the end, mind."
FFO: Slime City, Rascalton.
Polly - Don't I Know You?
The second single from the Edinburgh quintet, following up from I Should Be Yours earlier this year.
One-line review: "A memorable laidback, toe-tapping Brit-pop sing-along."
FFO: Billy Mitchell, Jamie Pollock, Shambolics
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