WELL, it's finally here - the biggest release day in the Scottish Music Scene for a long time.
April 30 should go down in the history books as a day to remember, with dozens of tremendous tracks unveiled by Scottish artists.
Such is the occasion, The Weekender will be publishing not one but two New Music Friday features today.
When in Rome... get the tunes on
konner — Pulling Teeth
Singer follows up from the successful release of I Can’t Get Away earlier this year.
One-line review: “Soulful vocals and silky tones – a dreamy-pop anthem to sway along to.”
FFO: HYYTS, Cameo Habitat, Robbie Hutton
The B — Dumb Heart
Fife songwriter builds on the potential laid out with releases last year with a stunning new track.
One-line review: “Exploring the struggles of relationships with a tragic devotion.”
FFO: Jamie Button, Martin Leary
Jeshua — Esther
Dundee dream-pop singer delivers a reflective new single ahead of his album release in June.
One-line review: “A touching tribute to the departed, told through a pleasant haze of fond remembrance.”
FFO: VanIves, stmartiins
Lonehead — Why?
‘The Caledonian rock machine’ returns with a second single release of 2021.
One-line review: “A call back to the classic rock heyday, but with infectious modern-day hooks.”
FFO: Stormchaser, Gun, Jason Sweeney
Serena Sophia — Hold On
A fiery second release from the Glasgow songwriter, who fuses a variety of styles to create something fresh and intriguing.
One-line review: “Uncompromising and liberating – a track which speaks to reaching the other side of that low point in your life.”
FFO: Bow Anderson, Kohla
Baby Strange – There’s Something in There (from Land of Nothing EP)
A big release for the Glasgow indie-punk trio, following three successful singles.
One-line review: “An unyielding and driven track with a tremendous half-riff outro.”
FFO: Rascalton, The Lapelles, Pleasure Heads
Gallus – Perfect Ending
A first single of the year for the Glasgow band, following a productive 2020.
One-line review: “Weaving between tonal and tonal to create a delight discomfort.”
FFO: Parliamo, The Dunts
Voodoos — Easier Said Than Done
Gearing up for a huge summer, Voodoos show their depth with an indie-rock summer anthem.
One-line review: “A sweet blend of cutting guitar tones, clap-along drums and chilled vocals.”
FFO: The Roly Mo, Retro Video Club
Brooke Coombe – Are You With Me?
A debut release that underlines the singer’s sheer talent as she moves, with ease, away from social media star to songwriter.
One-line review: “This track has everything: soulful vocals and pop hooks, driven by a determined rhythm section – a stunning debut.”
FFO: Cara Rose, kitti, Bow Anderson
Lional – Happy Birthday
Having not released a track since 2019, Lional come powering back with a hard-hitting single.
One-line review: “Masterful lyrics, rich textures and catchy hooks – what else could you want?”
FFO: Forgetting the Future, Silkwave, Sunstinger
Post Coal Prom Queen – Faraday Cage For One (From PCPQ EP)
A quite stunning track to round off an impressive EP for the duo.
One-line review: “Dreamy and unnerving – a beautiful soundscape with stabbing dynamics.”
FFO: Gefahrgeist, Fourth Daughter, L-Space
Pretty Preachers Club — Love in London (from Romance and Adolescence EP)
The duo continue to impress with arguably their best track to date.
One-line review: “An indulgent pop ballad with a subtle breaking of the heart on each note.”
FFO: Lizzie Reid, DENI, Kerri Watt
Numantra – For Myself
Alt-rock artists unveils his first single and what a beauty it is…
One-line review: “Meaty, fuzzy and cool – cigarette-and-whisky-rock with a swagger.”
FFO: Fake Lips, Dixie Fried, Skelfs
Graham Hanlon & The Solid Bond – Movin’ up
A second single from the project launched earlier this year and one which branches out from the debut.
One-line review: “Hard-hitting lyrics cloaked in a serious finger-clicking vibe – rebelling under a jazz banner.”
FFO: Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, Quiche, Graham Hanlon
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