All posts tagged: scotland

Top Pick: The Twilight Sad ‘Videograms (Andrew Weatherall Remix)’

Andrew Weatherall steps up with a magnificent remix of The Twilight Sad's 'Videograms'. Dark and hedi, the rework is a pulsing post-punk-fused gem peppered with spices of industrial, dance and electro. A great addition to the original version, Weatherall's version creates vivid images of those warehouse club moments in the wee hours of the morning. This is a killer handing from someone who has earned legend status in the music business.

Stream Stillhound’s ‘Strangers Will Not Thank You’

Back in 2016 Edinburgh band Stillhound released their impressive debut album 'Bury Everything' which was a kaleidoscope of sparkling pop, atmospheric indie and even some moody 4x4 dance-driven cuts. The group went on to release tracks like 'Before We Shut Our Eyes'. Making their return, Stillhound deliver their latest single 'Strangers Will Not Thank You'. Sonically they delve deeper into serene indie soundscapes demonstrating a maturity of the band, pumping out one gorgeous single. 'Strangers Will Not Thank You' is taken from their forthcoming self-titled LP, out March 1st, 2019.

Love Sick Share Their Dark Pop Cut ‘Medusa’

Having shared their track 'Fever' last month, Glasgow duo Love Sick make their return with their latest dark pop track 'Medusa'. The bass-driven, synth stabbing tune is pumped with attitude as splashes of R&B layed as an undertone. The song is taken from Love Sicks' forthcoming EP 'No Sleep', out November 16th via Aesop.

Listen to Mother Night’s ‘Milky White’

Scottish band Mother Night make their debut with the track 'Milky White', taken from their forthcoming LP 'A Lifetime of Uninhibited Pleasure', out next year. Fusing together an intricate style of pop, soul and funk, catchy production and vibrant, feel-good melodies create a pleasurable listen, also drawing a nostalgic sensation of the 90s acid jazz period.

Nina Nesbitt Returns with Her New Single ‘Loyal To Me’

Pop star Nina Nesbitt makes her return after headlining a tour throughout the UK as well as touring America with Jake Bugg, with a new single entitled 'Loyal To Me'. Teaming up with producer Fraser T Smith, the bouncy pop cut driven by acoustic guitar riffs is peppered with a 1990s RnB spreading reminiscent of acts TLC but definitely with a modern twist. 'Loyal To Me' is currently out via Cooking Vinyl.

Listen to Apostille’s ‘Without Me’

Known for his work with punk bands Anxiety and The Lowest Form, Michael Kasparis will drop his solo album 'Choose Life' under the moniker Apostille on June 8th via Upset The Rhythm. Experimenting with the sounds of electronica and pop, Kasparis shared the lead single titled 'Feel Bad' back in March. He now steps up with the second single release 'Without Me', a dark melting of post-punk and new wave, with a notch of cold wave filling the in-between. Simultaneously roping an air of nostalgia with a modern sensibility, 'Without Me' is an excellent release from the Glasgow artist.

Apostille ‘Feel Bad’ Video

Michael Kasparis aka Apostille is gearing up for the release of his upcoming album 'Choose Life', landing June 8th. He has also unveiled the first single and video entitled 'Feel Bad'. Filmed by Harrison Reid and Omar Aborida, the cheeky visuals feature a lot of quirky dancing by a group of men and women with Kasparis himself taking on the key role of man in the middle. Sometimes you just simply need to watch a video like this to appreciate life. Have a look.

CHVRCHES & Matt Berninger Come Together for ‘My Enemy’

This year will see the release of CHVRCHES' new album 'Love Is Dead'. The long awaited LP follows their album 'Every Open Eye', which was released back in 2015. Taking to social media to update fans of the new record, CHVRCHES have also unveiled a new collaborative track with Matt Berninger of The National titled 'My Enemy'. Working with an open palette, deep bass bumps alongside reverb-heavy claps with lightly spread synths allowing Lauren Mayberry and Matt Berninger to flow freely between the space. Stream 'My Enemy' below.