Brogeal ‘Girl From NYC’
Formed by their love of Scottish and Irish folk music, punk and garage rock, Falkirk outfit Brogeal are primed for a breakthrough 2024. The four-piece spent 2023 building a loyal word-of mouth following, playing a series of well-received, riotous shows in Glasgow, as well as support slots with the likes of The Mary Wallopers, The Lathums and Spector. Now they’re ready to continue that momentum with the release of ‘Girl from NYC’ – a track that captures their rowdy energy and songwriting craft. “A reflection of how young Scots feel about the mundanity of small town life”, it’s full of tongue-in-cheek lyricism, driving chords, banjo, jangly bazouki solos and of course, killer hooks.
Former Champ ‘Stella’
Former Champ have shared a new single this week called ‘Stella’, alongside their debut EP ‘Vol.1’. A band who deal in all killer, no filler – their music has nods to the melancholy storytelling of The Replacements, the guitar interplay of The Strokes and the emotive indie-pop of Alvvays. ‘Stella’ is described as the ’emotional centrepiece’ of the new EP – an ode to one drink too many, late nights in the pub and the juxtaposition of joy and loneliness.
Scotstoun Dance Band ‘Shawfield Greyhound Stadium’
Meet Scotstoun Dance Band, consisting of Jacob and Rory Green. The duo initially enjoyed some success as JR Green – performing at TRNSMT, T in the Park, BBC 6 Music Festival and more. Now they’re back under a new guise with a brand-new single – and it indicates they’ve delved further into their Scottish traditional folk roots. Led by Rory’s distinctive Highland brogue, it’s a very welcome return from the two brothers.
naafi ‘Magnolia’
Glasgow DJ and producer naafi released their debut single ‘Magnolia’ this week. Having worked with the likes of TAAHLIAH in the past, they are now ready for the spotlight – arriving with a fully-formed sound that feels as deeply personal as it is exquisitely produced. Exploring themes of change and personal development, it feels emotive and instinctive – and we look forward to see what comes nect.
Holy Esque ‘Ask Me Twice’
No strangers to the pages of TTV, Scottish post-punk outfit Holy Esque emerged from the shadows this week to announce the release of their final album ‘Lay My Head Down Slow’. Slated for arrival on 8th March, the album was recorded during the pandemic with Paul Savage in Chem19 – uncovering some of their finest work to date while exploring dark, hard-hitting themes such as societal degradation, loss of morality, class division, love and modern excess. The new track is a searing return – with lead singer Pat Hynes describing it as a ‘cathartic and explosive insight into love, in a cage. Filled with panic and desperation. ‘Ask Me Twice’ is flashing vision of truly loving something and letting it destroy you’.
neverfine ‘Colours’
Neverfine were named as one of our Radar Artists of 2024 this week – and now they’re kicking the year off with the release of ‘Colours’. Less anthemic than tracks we’ve heard before, it’s a more considered and reflective – the emotive lead vocal shrouded in rippling synths and atmospheric soundscapes. Showing another side to their songwriting craft, it’s no surprise they’ve been tipped for a breakthrough year.
Joshua Grant, Katie Nicoll ‘Tidal Wave’
At the start of the year, Joshua Grant promised a new single every month of the year – and now he’s kicking off the series with the release of ‘Tidal Wave’. It’s a driving pop-punk banger full of summer vibes and an absolute killer hook of a chorus – Katie Nicoll’s strong vocal adding a new dynamic to the track. A brilliant start to his ‘one song a month’ challenge’, crank the volume up on this one.
Tune into our New Music Radar playlist below – which includes more new songs from the likes of Vanderlye, NewDad, Etta Marcus and more.
