YES AND MAYBE ‘God isn’t real’
Meet YES AND MAYBE – a new indie duo ready to make their mark on the Scottish music scene and beyond. Formed between Glasgow and Paris, the pair started crafting music in 2022, writing and producing remotely over WhatsApp with a mix of instinct and precision – a process that led to the creation of a new album, slated for release later this year. The first track to emerge from the duo is ‘God Isn’t Real’ – an inventive and instantly addictive slice of indie sleaze that channels the likes of MGMT, Passion Pit and Phoenix. Boasting a sound that feels both familiar and unique, it’s a brilliant opener from a band we’re sure to hear more of in 2025.
VLURE ‘Better Days’
Since the release of their 2023 EP ‘Heaven Sent’, VLURE have crossed borders and continents – taking their euphoric live show and punk-rave anthems to venues across the UK, Europe and beyond. With a loyal following that now stretches well beyond the confines of their hometown, the five-piece are back with their first new single since that EP – and it’s a love letter to the city that made them. ‘Better Days’ is an ode to Glasgow – the nights out, youthful abandon, friendship and camaraderie. Brimming with nostalgia and blurry-eyed reflection, a stirring spoken word lyric evokes vivid images of parties and nights on the town over a pulsing backdrop inspired by eighties electronica and nineties rave. Both nostalgic and progressive, it all takes off with a cathartic, euphoric finale.
Spyres ‘Fun’
Another band who have made a big return this week is Spyres. About to embark on a UK and European tour, ‘Fun’ marks an exciting new era for the group – adding fresh elements to their sound and taking them on a new pop-leaning trajectory. Marking their first release since their 2023 EP ‘Karaoke Sellouts’, the big choruses and irresistible guitar-driven melodies are still very much present and correct, but they’ve added inventive synths, big basslines and gang-like vocals – channelling the pop ambition of Chappel Roan, Olivia Rodrigo and others. It’s an emphatic return that arrives just in time for their sold-out show at King Tuts next week.
Soapbox ‘Do As Ur Told’
Glasgow punks Soapbox returned last week in incendiary fashion with the release of ‘Do As Ur Told’, alongside the announcement of their upcoming EP ‘Lock In’ set for release on April 25th. A raw, unapologetic slice of punk rock, it’s the sound of a band who have found their lane and flourishing in it – with the band delivering their message emphatically in a fast and furious two minutes. It’s about abuse of power, specifically about their experiences in the music industry, but it’s a message that can be felt universally – by those who feel ground down by their boss, landlord or anyone else in power.
Tom Rowan said: “Its lyrics are specific to a bad experience we had in the music industry where we felt we were being taken for a ride, but we feel it’s more broadly about being strong-armed into situations which are non-beneficial. The frustration we feel as musicians struggling to scratch out a living, and being squeezed on every penny we do make by other parties, translates to situations people find themselves in every day whether that’s off of a colleague, boss, landlord or someone else in a position of power over them.“
Cara Rose ‘Spring’
With each release, Cara Rose wins scores of new fans with her stirring balladry and insightful lyrics that traverse love, love and her place in the world. About to embark on multiple sold-out European headline dates across Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and France and more, the singer-songwriter has taken time from her hectic touring schedule to release the stunning ‘Spring’. An ode to the changing to the seasons, it’s a gorgeous, soulful ballad imbued with warmth and hope.
Speaking of the track, Cara says:‘It’s inspired by the flowers. Spring is when the soil becomes scattered with colour again, where the days hold more light and where we leave behind the weight of winter. Just as the flowers bloom and wilt each year, we can find comfort and inspiration in the resilience of nature.’
Uninvited ‘Snake Charmer’
Glasgow’s Uninvited are back with menacing ‘Snake Charmer’. A thunderous slice of alt-rock, it blends the band’s knack for harmony and melody with some incendiary guitar work – unleashing one of their heaviest tracks to date. It’s a statement from intent from a band who continue to push their music in thrilling directions.
