Bottle Rockets ‘father’s daughter’
Just over a year after their last release, Bottle Rockets are officially back with a new single called ‘father’s daughter’. Known for their dark, moody, emotive indie rock songwriting, the four-piece are entering an exciting new chapter with the new track – balancing cinematic scale with intimate vulnerability. And the title track of a new EP coming this May, it’s said to pave the way for what’s to come – its driving verses centred around a big, hook-driven, emotional punch of a chorus. Marking a confident step forward, we can’t wait to see what comes next from the band.
Scotstown Dance Band ‘Nancy Whisky’
Following the release of last year’s EP ‘post-Ceilidh’, Scotstown Dance Band are back with a rousing new single called ‘Nancy Whisky’. Another take on an old Scottish folk song, the track sits nicely alongside the rest of their discography – retaining that raw charm and the warmth of the accordion, before opening up to a huge singalong, upbeat and danceworthy finale.
Cowboy Hunters ‘Shag Slags Not Slags’
Ahead of the forthcoming release of their EP EPeepee on March 20th, Glasgow duo Cowboy Hunters have shared the EP’s heaviest, brilliantly chaotic “Shag Slags Not Flags”. In addition, the band have shared details of their very own fan club exclusively on OnlyFans.
Following “Money For Drugs” and “Have A Pint”, “Shag Slags Not Flags” finds Cowboy Hunters at their most political, but in a way uniquely their own. Taking aim at the sea of Facebook keyboard-warrior racists who flood the internet, the band draw a line between these hate-filled rants and the posters’ own inherent unhappiness and lack of sexual satisfaction. “Forty-three with a flag in her bio / said she hates blanks, but that is a typo / The sexual frustration you could catch with your eyes closed / Lonely at night, so turn to a wino.”
Both members share vocal duties across the track, trading lines before coming together in unison. Possibly the EP’s heaviest moment, it opens with big, sludgy riffs that return with every chorus as the band belts out the eponymous title together. It’s a crushing, chant-like hook that nods to the members’ mysterious past dabblings in doomy soundscapes.
Valtos ‘The Night’
Isle of Skye’s Valtos have teamed up with Lucia & The Best Boys for a stirring new single called ‘The Night’. Capturing the two band’s instant musical chemistry, the track blends organic instrumentation with propulsive bass and drums, with Lucia’s radiant vocals evoking the giddy passion of love under the full moon.
Speaking about the track, Lucia said: “I was in the car on the way back from the Highlands, blasting Valtos, when I got a message from them asking if I’d like to do a collaboration. It was really fun to dive into their world for this song and try something different to what I’m used to
I really felt like it was the perfect opportunity for me to be able to show my love for Celtic folklore in the lyrics, and they were very welcoming of that! There is such a freeing energy around the community they are building through their music and I love being a part of that.”
Sister Madds ‘Are You Hungry?
Following the release of ‘Table Manners’, Sister Madds have shared their new EP ‘Are You Hungry?’. Produced by Jamie Holmes, it encapsulates all we love about the band – fizzing melodies, big pop hooks, punky energy, pointed lyrics and lots of fun. Brimming with personality and infectious energy, it’s exactly what a debut EP should be, made up for four killer tracks that leave you wanting more. The band said: “We really want people to feel how much fun we had making this through our music. Whether they want to rock out to it, laugh along with the lyrics, or reflect on their own experiences, we hope this EP helps our audience feel the same way we did when creating it.”
Frankie Morrow ‘The Peach’
Based in London but a product of Paisley’s fertile music scene, Frankie Morrow has officially opened her account for 2026 with the release of ‘The Peach’. After a stellar debut EP in 2022 and some rockier singles thereafter, the new single is striking in its diaristic style of writing and raw authenticity. It’s set to feature on a debut record out later this year, an album that captures the aftermath of a breakup – the sadness, despair, anger and forgiveness. ‘Giant Peach’ captures that mood perfectly – it’s more meditative and reflective than recent releases, the gently twanging instrumental is pared back and allows space for her thoughtful lyrics to take centre stage. An intimate, vulnerable and deeply affecting return, look out for the album coming soon.
