Lacuna ‘What If I Told You I’d Been Lying The Whole Time’
With each release, Glasgow’s Lacuna have invited us further into their sonic world – leaving us captivated with every lush melody and addictive hook. Their music is as atmospheric as it is fun, with new layers emerging with every listen – oscillating between quiet, meditative moments of reflection and upbeat, infectious chaos. And having always been unafraid to push the parameters of their sound, they shared their most accomplished record to date last week – titled ‘What If I Told You I’d Been Lying The Whole Time’. The six-track EP encapsulates everything we love about the band – with raw confessional lyrics wrapped in big atmospheric builds, instrumental swells, layers of strings and brass and more. It makes for a truly gripping listen – opening with the slow build of the title track, careening through the pulsating joy of ‘Shelley’ and ending on the soaring finale of ‘The Big Bear’. There’s an otherworldly mystique to Lacuna – reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac in a way – that doesn’t always require instant understanding. However, this all adds to their allure – it’s what makes you return again and again to their expertly crafted tracks.
Jelly ‘Fallinoutoflove’
Jelly is the new project from Joshua Kelly, a singer-songwriter from Glasgow who fuses introspective, heart-on-sleeve lyricism with bright, feel-good production – creating songs that hit hard emotionally, yet feel universally uplifting. Taking cues from the likes of David Gray, MGMT, The Streets’ Mike Skinner, and Rex Orange County, his music is a soundtrack to the emotional rollercoaster of modern life – capturing love, self-reflection, and everything in between with striking sincerity and style.
New single “Fallinoutoflove,” is a shimmering indie-pop gem that captures the slow-motion ache of a relationship drifting apart – all wrapped in a vibrant, hook-laden package. Pairing melancholic lyricism with upbeat production, the track leans into contradiction, echoing the way heartbreak often feels both devastating and strangely euphoric.
Built around dreamy synths, infectious guitar lines, and Jelly’s unmistakably earnest vocals, “Fallinoutoflove” feels like a coming-of-age moment for the Glasgow-based artist – reflective, relatable, and radio-ready. It’s the kind of song that hits hardest on a late-night drive or a quiet Sunday morning, but still has the energy to soundtrack a summer playlist. With its blend of emotional weight and indie-pop flair, “Fallinoutoflove” cements Jelly as an artist to watch in 2025.
Patrick Hynes ‘Baby’s High Again’
After making his sensational debut with ‘Wild Country’, Patrick Hynes is back with ‘Baby’s High Again’. Blending his Americana influences with some rugged Glaswegian soul, the swooning ballad is brimming with romance and nostalgia – his emotive, yearning vocal delivered over a cinematic, Americana instrumental. It’s a stunning return that tugs on the heartstrings. He headlines King Tuts on 14th June
Jacob Alon ‘In Limerence’
Jacob Alon has today unveiled their eagerly anticipated debut album ‘In Limerence’. Featuring previous singles like ‘Don’t Fall Asleep’, ‘Confession’ and ‘Fairy in a Bottle’, the album is a confident, well-expressed debut that weaves poetic lyrics, delicate vocals, and intricate guitar into something totally captivating. There’s a timelessness to Alon’s sound – their stories of slow self-actualisation, reckless hedonism, romantic exploration and longing are poignant, moving and at times completely devastating. It’s a beautiful record from one of the nation’s most exciting talents.
Dirty Faces ‘Homemade Kite’
Hailing from Derry, Dirty Faces feature Rare Boy on vocals and King Crabbit on bass guitar and backing tracks. Describing their style as “Rant-Hop”, this disco-punk/hip-hop two-piece have been dubbed “the Walled City’s answer to Sleaford Mods”, and have been seen supporting the likes of Gallus and Brogeal. The pair have shared their new single ‘Homemade Kite’ today – an intense three-minute punk assault of brutish bass lines and commanding vocals. If you’re not yet acquainted, now’s your chance below.
Cliffords ‘My Favourite Monster’
Hotly tipped Cork outfit Cliffords have shared their new EP ‘Salt of the Lee’ – featuring the likes of ‘Dungarvan Bay’, ‘Bittersweet’ and the most recent ‘My Favourite Monster’. Marking a big step forward for the band and their first time working with a producer (Richie Kennedy), the EP cements the band’s growing reputation for crafting emotionally rich, ambitious songs. ‘My Favourite Monster’ sits at the heart of the EP, a soaring and cinematic track that captures what makes Cliffords such a compelling new presence. Vocalist Iona Lynch explains the meaning behind the new single: “My Favourite Monster is a love song to someone you don’t like but feel drawn to. I wrote it about someone in Cork I’d always stop and talk to, even though we didn’t get on. I was reading Frankenstein at the time and thought it would be fun to draw parallels between me and this guy, and Frankenstein and his monster.”
“A lot of the things I didn’t like about him were things I saw in myself. So it became a kind of love letter to someone I’ll never get along with, but in some strange way, we understand each other.”
MORN ‘Modern Man’
Emerging from Monmouth, South Wales, MORN have made their presence known in London with a series of sold-out headline shows – carving out a reputation for their feral, full-throttle live performances. This week they’ve shared their breathless debut track called ‘Modern Man’ – a track that waves spiky guitar passages and rumbling fuzz, with an urgency that feels as though they can’t get to the end of the song fast enough. With its nihilistic gang vocal of “Life is sh*t when you’re all alone, but it’s fine”, and its spiral into an unhinged closing chorus of “La la la”s, MORN are marking themselves out early as a dextrous band that are happy wrestling bedlam into something cathartic. ‘Modern Man’ is a thrilling introduction to a band just getting started.
Vocalist and guitarist Oliver Riba comments: “Modern Man came from the wild urgency of our lives. Born from teenage riffs, shaped by laughter, anger, and fear. It’s a desperate sprint through the loneliness and madness of routine, a strange reflection on the dream of escape. It felt right that it was all captured live, and Dan Carey really brought it to life with a touch of his magic. Welcome to the world of MORN.”
MRCY ‘Flicker’
Set to play King Tuts tomorrow night (31st May), London-based duo MRCY have unveiled the brilliant ‘Flicker’. Featuring on ‘Volume 2’, also out today, the track is a clear standout which sees Kojo sing about the temptation to give yourself emotionally to people who don’t deserve it over Ghanaian highlife melodies and a dancefloor-filling bassline.
Speaking on the track, MRCY explains: ““Flicker” is about putting too much energy into people who don’t give it back. It’s that feeling when you realise you’ve been pouring into the wrong cups – people who wouldn’t do the same for you.”
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