Fog Bandits ‘DEVOUR’
Fog Bandits have launched into a new era with the release of a new single called ‘DEVOUR’. Heavier than we’ve ever heard them before, the track sees them push their sound into darker, more thrilling territory – adding synth and metal influences to their already heady concoction. Relentless from the get-go, the song never quite lets up pace – bludgeoning forward with sledgehammer riffs and a thunderous rhythm section.
They said: “We asked ourselves ‘what would this band sound like in Berghain?’ and this is the result. We’re a band that wants to keep evolving and keep inventing, this is the first of many songs where that will become apparent. Lyrically, the song centres around desire and the way it twists your perception of self. There is a back and forth exploring the allure of being wanted, but also the fear in being vulnerable with another, which comes to a fever pitch in this song’s chorus.’
Produced by Dead Pony’s Blair Crichton, it’s an almighty comeback that sparks the beginning of an exciting new era for the group.
Awful Eyes ‘Snakes and Ladders’
After seizing our attention with ‘Post Punk Revival’, Glasgow four-piece Awful Eyes have shared a new song called ‘Snakes and Ladders’. Building on the momentum and early promise shown on that spiky debut, the new track is a natural progression – filled with the same fun, riot grrl energy, charismatic lyrics and earworm guitar hooks. Citing the likes of Wet Leg, Viagra Boys, Amyl and the Sniffers and Panic Shack as influences, the band have no hidden agendas – they want to get crowds jumping and singing along. Already a live favourite, ‘Snakes and Ladders’ does all that and more – and we can’t wait to hear more.
Her Picture ‘The Ram’
We’ve been fans of Her Picture for a while, particularly the two EPs ‘Don’t Try To Comfort Me’ and ‘Feed Me Hope’ – two releases defined by their cinematic and epic dynamics, and haunting, emotive melodies. Now the project is a new place, taking a new artistic direction that centres singer Anna Tahaney’s experience as a woman and storyteller at the heart of the project’s sonic narrative. Backed by producer and co-writer Finlay Smith, she’s shared her first new single of the new chapter. It’s called ‘The Ram’ and builds on everything we’ve heard before – taking the moody alt-rock sound we’ve heard previously and elevating it with catchy guitar hooks and upbeat rhythms. There’s a real vulnerability at the heart of the song – her intimate lyrics are still there, while the brighter, dynamic instrumental pulls the listener in. A press release states that ‘The track recounts the demise of a relationship on the account of shared emotional vulnerability, or lack thereof; when one partner is terrified of being emotionally seen, while the other does not feel seen enough.’
Gout ‘Junk Sick’
Glasgow metal outfit Gout have made their presence known with a string of loud, angry and intense singles. Featuring members of Lucia & The Best Boys and The Ninth Wave, the band share their new EP ‘Actual Bastard’ on 17th April – a project that explores the more uncomfortable aspects of self with visceral imagery, and at times with self-deprecation and cutting humour. But before then they’ve shared the dark and swaggering ‘Junk Sick’. Tune in now.
Juan Laforet ‘I Don’t Want To Die’
Having released his debut album back in 2023, prolific singer-songwriter Juan Laforet has emerged from the studio with a fresh batch of new material. Headed up by the dreamy, reflective ‘I Don’t Want To Live’ earlier this year, the new companion track ‘I Don’t Want to Die’ marks a shift in direction, taking his unique brand of psychedelic pop-rock down a darker, electronic-influences route. Set against chugging guitars and motorik rhythms, the frantic nature of the track is meant to represent the singer’s internal struggles and inner dialogue. Tune in below.
corto.alto, Mick Jenkins ‘WHO DIS’
corto.alto (aka multi-instrumentalist and composter Liam Shortall) has linked up with Chicago artist Mick Jenkins on his new track ‘WHO DIS’. The Glasgow artist said ‘That’s why I reached out to someone like Mick Jenkins, who I’ve listened to forever. I’m entering a different world with this music.’
Kohla ‘Starlight’
Three years on from the release of her debut album ‘Romance’, Scottish singer-songwriter Kohla is building up to the release of her second record later this year. ‘Caramel’ arrived earlier this year and now she’s shared ‘Starlight’ – a delicate ballad that takes influence from folk, gospel and the spiritual hymns from her childhood. Set against a pared back instrumental, which features a moving harp solo from Dara Dubh, it’s a stunning return that shines a light on her gentle, ethereal vocals.
Brontës ‘Asking For a Friend’
Brontës share their self-titled debut album on 21st April on Last Night From Glasgow, and their fourth single ‘Asking For A Friend’ is now out in the world. More subdued and wistful than previous songs, it tackles the anxieties of developing feelings for a friend, fearing it could ruin the friendship for something that may not last. Featuring their warming harmonies and raw, bright guitar melodies, it dances between frustration and temptation, with the repeated phrase “asking for a friend” avoiding admission of true feelings to protect the heart. T
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Nerves ‘N26’
Dublin outfit Nerves have fast become known for their intense, impassioned live shows – and their new single “N26” channels all this and more. It’s three minutes of pure intensity – with a motorik, almost techno pulse running through it that never quite lets up throughout. Loud, brash and visceral noise rock, it’s a continuation of their abrasive and expansive 2025 EP Iarmhaireacht – and it demands attention. Lyrically, it’s zeroing in on the slow erosion of rural Irish towns, that feeling of being stuck in place while everything thins out around you. It’s less abstract than their previous singles – more pointed, more immediate.
Honey I’m Home ‘Hyperspace Mountain’
Innovative Dutch outfit Honey I’m Home have shared a new single called ‘Hyperspace Mountain’. Blending shoegaze influences with an indie-rock crunch, the band are starting to amass a big word-of-mouth following and this new song is sure to build on that momentum. It feels huge, ambitious and strides with confidence, glistening with shoegaze textures and a big chorus. The huge sound is juxtaposed by the insular nature of the lyrics though. Vocalist and guitarist Thom Schotanus explains:
“Hyperspace Mountain” is about sidelining yourself — and the frustration that comes with it, and the desire for that to change. The track reflects how we see the new wave of shoegaze evolving: an intense guitar-driven track that leans heavily on electronic sounds.
