Tanzana ‘Pulse, Pose, Position’
Following the release of their debut single ‘Covet’ last year, Glasgow risers Tanzana have shared a stirring new track. Showcasing the depth of their songwriting, it’s an ambitious theatrical number that flits between the playful and eccentric and heavy, atmospheric atmospherics instrumental. And at the centre of it is an extremely powerful lead vocal – ethereal and whimsical, while completely hypnotic – Talbot’s expert use of breath and dynamic vocals taking the song to a whole new level.
Frontwoman Freya Talbot revealed: “‘Pulse, Pose, Position’ is about celebrating your inner child, to nurse and to cradle it. The envy of youth and innocence as we grow old to relive glorified memories of childhood.”
Lizzie Reid ‘Sentimental
After ushering in her moody new era with ‘Sweet Relief’, Lizzie Reid has shared another track from her upcoming EP ‘Undoing’ – out 17th April. The new single “Sentimental” captures the newfound confidence and self-awareness at the heart of her writing, and shows a darker, more driving side to her work. At the heart of it is a big, strutting 80s-tinted chorus.
Shay O’Dowd ‘Never Made It Out’
Described as a ‘young heart with an old soul’, Shay O’Dowd crafts the kind of pop music that’s comforting, heartfelt and deeply affecting. With two EPs now out in the world and a growing number of followers, he’s built on his growing momentum with the release of moving new song ‘Never Made It Out’. One that will tug on the heartstrings, it’s dedicated to an old family friend – full of honest, vulnerable lyrics, heartfelt vocals and moving melodies.
He said: ‘Never Made It Out’ is a song I wrote about losing my dads best mate Gerry who was more like an uncle to me. The song is an attempt at telling his story and how he never really escaped the life he was stuck in. Gerry and my dad grew up joint at the hip but as they got odler they started to grow apart. My dad had dreams of being self employed and getting out of the scheme while Gerry wanted to go to the pub and watch Celtic FC. As a result of that, alcohol became a big part of his life until it eventually became a problem. In this song I’ve tried to explore his early years and the environment that he was shaped by. I guess it’s my way of remembering him, trying to understand the choices he made, and capturing the sad reality of a life that was cut short too soon.’
Kyle Falconer ‘Lady Coachella’
After teaming up with Peter Doherty (‘Midas Touch’) and Jamie Webster (‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’), Kyle Falconer continues an inspired run of collaboration by joining forces with the chart-topping Lottery Winners for his new single ‘Lady Coachella’. All three songs feature on his upcoming album ‘Lovely Night of Terror’ which is out on March 27th via Modern Sky / Run On Records.
Kyle’s recent singles all step outside of what you’d expect from his work with The View, and ‘Lady Coachella’ excels at doing likewise. Hitting the space where earworm pop hooks meld with effervescent indie energy, ‘Lady Coachella’ is a bright burst of melody built for euphoric mid-summer vibes. Its story captures that same atmosphere and will be repeated at festivals across the land. It’s about the spark of finding a love that could mean everything – only to discover that it only lasts for the weekend.
Kyle says, “This one started as a joke, taking the piss out of slam poetry. But when I came to write the chorus, I started thinking about the Coachella Festival. I’ve never been, but I imagined falling in love with a girl there — you only see her at the festival, and then you never see her again. It turned into a wee story. Then we showed it to Lottery Winners and Thom was like, “Yes!” So it’s great to have them on such an energetic track.”
Honey ‘Caveman’
Glasgow band Honey reflect on themes of mental decline and narcissism on their debut single ‘Caveman’. Described as their heaviest track, it’s a sonic assault to the senses – pairing emotive lyrical content with a heavy, loud and electrifying instrumental. Citing the likes of King Crimson, Squid and King Krule as influences, the band certainly show those experimental, instinctive qualities in a track that feels guttural, cathartic and brilliantly intense.
GIFTHORSE ‘Love is a Landslide’
GIFTHORSE have opened their account for 2026 with a new breakup anthem called ‘Love is a Landslide’. Already gaining notoriety on the airwaves, the band pay homage to iconic British pop acts – blending shimmering melodies of The Sundays, witty lyrics of Pulp and synth sheen of Pet Shop Boys. The new song is a message of resilience and collective strength, transformed into bittersweet indie pop brilliance. They say it’s a reminder that “the wrong person shouldn’t define your future.”
Bandit Country ‘Colossal’
Following the release of their debut EP last year, Bandit Country are back with a new brooding, surging track called ‘Colossal’, As its title suggests, it’s a big step forward – looking outwards and expanding their sound, while retaining that atmospheric, driving feel of their previous material. A track that leaves you gripped for its duration, it gathers in intensity and builds to big, cathartic choruses.
Étáin ‘Days Off Summer’
Étáin, the Edinburgh-based singer, songwriter and producer originally from the north west of Ireland, has shared her debut album The Well today. Rooted in a life shaped by movement between rural Ireland, Glasgow and Edinburgh, The Well takes its name from the spring well that supplied water to Étáin’s childhood home in County Leitrim. Cleaned each year to allow fresh water to flow, the well becomes a metaphor for her songwriting practice, a quiet internal source cleared periodically so new songs can emerge. Written across more than a decade, the album brings together songs from her teenage years through to the present, unified by what she describes as a disarming flow of vulnerability.
Day Off Summer, the album’s focus track, captures a relationship in its final warm moments before letting go. Written on a spring walk through Edinburgh, the song pairs Étáin’s reflective folk songwriting with a sunlit, early 2000s pop warmth, using delicate details like plucked harp, shaker and bright chimes to create a vivid sense of summer and emotional transition.
Pat Hamilton ‘STEAL MY SLEEP’
Having amassed millions of streams, appeared at TRNSMT and sold out King Tuts, Pat Hamilton is fast on the rise. His new single ‘STEAL MY SLEEP’ encapsulates his early promise – featuring a strong, lead vocal, huge singalong choruses, funky guitar links and a dynamic pop instrumental. Citing the likes of Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake and Paolo Nutini as influences, his music harks back to RnB-tinged 2000s pop while adding his own stamp. Set to appear at The Great Escape in May, watch this space.
