Limonead ‘Nache Buidhe Dhut’
Meet Limonead – a new Scottish Gaelic hip hop artist that’ll stop you in your tracks. Making a wave on TikTok, the artist has unveiled her debut single ‘Nache Buidhe Dhut’ – Scottish idioms that means ‘lucky you’ or ‘good for you’. Pulsing in at just over two minutes, it’s set against bouncing beats, big synths and alluring vocals. A striking introduction and undoubtedly a hugely exciting addition to the scene. You can here the track tomorrow on its official release.
The Snuts ‘Motherland’
After making their return with ‘Summer Rain’ earlier this year, The Snuts have shared a soaring new track called ‘Motherlands’. Dedicated to their hometown, it’s coincidentally been released on the same week that they’ve played a special one-off show at the Regal Theatre in Bathgate, taking it back to where it all began. Fans entered a ballot to attend the show, with all profits going to Music Broth, a Glasgow-based charity providing access to musical instruments and tuition to disadvantaged young people. After setting the venue alight last night, they’ve dropped ‘Motherlands’ to the wider public. It’s classic Snuts – set against a cool groove, it’s got a big anthemic, singalong chorus in the middle of it.
Bottle Rockets ‘won’t speak again’
After re-emerging with ‘father’s daughter’ earlier this month, Bottle Rockets are back already with a follow-up track called ‘won’t speak again’. With both songs set to feature on a new EP out in May, the new material marks a confident step forward for the band – exploring themes of identity, expectation, intimacy, and the tension between who you were and who you’re becoming. Taking heir emotionally charged songwriting and soaring hooks to a new level, ‘won’t speak again’ also shifts into darker, more cinematic territory. Set against a seductive, brooding groove, it’s a track brimming with atmosphere and tension, exploding to life on its surging choruses. Produced by Jamie Holmes and mastered by Robin Sutherland, Bottle Rockets are pushing their sound into something bolder and more expansive – and we’re looking forward to the upcoming EP.
Doss ‘SUPERSECRETAGENT’
Scottish punks DOSS have signed to Alcopop! Records (Art Brut, Ditz, The Wytches) and shared pulsating new single ‘SUPERSECRETAGENT’.
Partnering with the cult indie label for their forthcoming EP, the Glasgow-based electronic post-punk duo have fast become known for their abrasive sound, biting Glaswegian lyricism, and explosive live shows. Blending sharp social commentary with distorted bass, fractured electronics, and heavy rhythms, they’ve built a thrilling reputation through relentless DIY touring and uncompromising performances, with support slots ticked off alongside the likes of Deadletter and Fat Dog in recent times.
The new track is an explosive return. They say: “‘Super Secret Agent is a song about surveillance, paranoia, and being watched – not without reason. Inspired in part by the case of Willie McRae, it’s a serious subject delivered as an eggy punk number, humour intact.”
For Nina ‘Labour of Love’
Dublin outfit For Nina have already shown the breadth of their sound on previous singles ‘Hounds’ and ‘Swallow’, shifting from buoyant indie-pop to rich, heavy and immersive shoegaze. Earmarked as one of Ireland’s most promising new voices, this contrast has now become central to how they write, and new song ‘Labour of Love’ shows this brilliantly. It begins quietly with Holly’s measured, ethereal vocal, building subtly without ever losing its intimacy – finding that sweet balance of restraint and release, and softness and tension. It’s a confident, intentional step forward that has a real sense of control running through it. They say: “The song clicked so quickly once the bones were there, it felt like there were such obvious dynamics up and down in the song, both emotionally and musically, we couldn’t help but surrender to them.”
Cowboy Hunters ‘EPeepee’
Glasgow duo Cowboy Hunters have released their new EP ‘EPeepee’. Following earlier singles “Money For Drugs”, “Have A Pint” and “Shag Slags Not Flags”, EPeepee sees the band fully realise the world they’ve been building – one that moves between absurd humour, blunt-force social commentary and moments of genuinely heavy, cathartic release. Across its five tracks, the EP captures Cowboy Hunters at their most direct and unfiltered – packing a monumental punch in its quick ten-minute runtime. They’re a band who’ve made their name unleashing chaos in small venues and the EP encapsulates this raw energy – full of foot-stomping choruses, shared vocal duties and a deliberately stripped-back setup of bass and drums that amplifies the physical impact of their sound.
Yttling Jazz, Bobby Gillespie ‘Strange’
Yttling Jazz has shared a new album called Illegal Hit (Out of Bounds), an expanded deluxe version of his acclaimed 2024 album Illegal Hit, along with a new single “Strange. It’s a Morricone-esque track featuring Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream. Björn produced and co-wrote a few albums for Primal Scream including Beautiful Future and Chaosmosis, making “Strange” a natural reunion.
Speaking on the collaboration, he said: “I called Bobby and presented the idea to have him sing on a Yttling Jazz track. Sent him some music and within ten minutes he sent back a beautiful demo of ‘Strange.’ Fantastic lyrics and a really cool vibe on this track. The harmonica, vibraphone and Bobby’s voice work so well together!”
Bobby added: “It was so great to work with Björn Yttling once again. He sent me over some fabulous music by his jazz ensemble and I just happened to have a lyric that fitted perfectly with the mood of the track. I really love the end result. A magical pairing.”
Saint Sappho ‘Once Again’
Saint Sappho release their debut album ‘Between The Lines’ on 1st May, and they’ve given us another insight of what’s to come with new track ‘Once Again’. The band have carved out their own niche in the Scottish music scene – transforming the nostalgic sounds of the 90s into something heartfelt, vital and forward-looking. Blending their introspective songwriting with the melodic sweep of Britpop, the grit of 90s grunge and the existential melancholy of shoegaze, their songs effortlessly shift between the intimate and the anthemic – carried by distorted guitars, expansive arrangements and an urgent vocal delivery. ‘Once Again’ is perhaps one of their most ambitious to date – a radiant epic elevated by shimmering strings and synths. Reminiscent of The Verve in their heyday, it swells into a brooding, guitar-driven meditation on death, love and reincarnation.
Abbie Gordon ‘Bottlemouth’
‘Bottlemouth’ is the latest single from Irvine singer-songwriter Abbie Gordon, another super-catchy rush of sweet and salty pop poise and lovelorn wit from the 19-year-old newcomer.
Released through indie label Manifest Records, Bottlemouth follows Abbie’s debut single Out Of Wine with a new tale of somewhat less-than-perfect dating choices. This time it’s a case of ‘you know you shouldn’t but…’, written and recorded once again with The Nocturns (Tom Grennan, Calum Scott) . Abbie’s glistening vocals and whip-smart lyricism turn her complex toils into a real-time diary of growing up disgracefully. Through her signature knockout one-liners and anthemic melody lines, Abbie she documents her feelings and mis-steps, learning (or not) as she goes.
Catch her next headline show at Glasgow’s King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut on Thursday April 2nd, with support from Ewan McKenna. The show is 14+ and tickets are on sale now at:
Ewan McKenna ‘Like Us’
19-year-old Ewan McKenna has shared a soaring debut single ‘Like Us’ – a track that finds him yearning for something special to break the monotony. After picking up a guitar in lockdown, doing a stint in college and posting covers to a growing following on TikTok, he won the chance to support Nathan Evans at the Hydro last year and earned a nomination for ‘Newcomer of the Year’ at this year’s Scottish Live Music Awards. Ewan’s first release ‘Like Us’ shows why there’s such a buzz around his voice and song writing but new fans shouldn’t expect him to over-share about its meaning. “I try to make my songs as real as possible but what they’re actually about doesn’t really matter. Hopefully people can get their own meaning out of them.”
“I just want to be able to do this as a job,” says Ewan. “Everyone comes out of school and wants to get a trade or whatever. I’ve found mine and I’ve put a lot into it. I don’t want to stop now.”
Dazey Daze ‘SAY MY NAME’
Introducing Dazey Daze – a new artist with a knack for catchy hooks and well-crafted pop tunes. You won’t find much information about the singer online, aside from the fact her recent single ‘Waiting’ was chosen as BBC Introducing Scotland’s Track of the Week’ in December. And ‘SAY MY NAME’ also shows heaps of potential – think modern pop with cool, understated vocals and bright, interesting melodies. Subtly addictive, it’s an impressive introduction for those not yet acquainted.
She said: ““Say My Name” is about wanting to be chosen properly, not halfway, not quietly. It’s that moment where you stop pretending you don’t care and just own it.”
The Neutral Joy ‘Snakes’
Aberdeen outfit The Neutral Joy have shared their third single ‘Snakes’. A band who deal in loud, evocative and compelling indie anthems, this latest outing is a brooding track that explores the blurred lines between reality and online life – with feelings of paranoia and growing tension unfolding through its surging choruses, pounding drums and circling guitar work.
Bonnie Kemplay ‘Big Machine’
After taking some time away, Bonnie Kemplay has returned with an intimate new song called ‘Big Machine’. Emerging after this period of self-discovery and creative development, the new track picks up where she left off – retaining the emotional directness of her previous work while broadening its scope. Centring around her personal experiences, it explores the disorientation and momentum of city life. She says ““I like storytelling and trying to capture a feeling or a moment,” Bonnie explains. “A lot of these songs come from conversations and shared experiences. I wrote ‘Big Machine’ shortly after moving to London. It’s about being swept into a new life, running on autopilot, and the helplessness and overwhelm of watching the world unravel on your phone.”
