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Brontës release their catchy new single “Wouldn’t Be Me” a punchy take on disliking someone's boyfriend, knowing their standards should be higher. This song is a playful request to dump him and move on. The perfect track for the anti-Valentine’s crowd.
“Wouldn’t Be Me” is the third new digital single from Brontës’ upcoming debut album, set for release in April via Last Night From Glasgow. First single “Cognitive Dissonance” was released on 22 August, a sunny indie-rock hit full of catchy guitar licks and classic pop lyricism exploring feelings of jealousy and anger. Second single “San Francisco” is a change of pace, showcasing the quartet’s versatility. It digs deep and slows down, contemplating the tragedy of right person, wrong time.
Brontës are Eva on vocals/guitar, Amelia on drums/vocals, Erin on guitar/vocals and Katie on bass/vocals. With a brand new look, attitude and sound Brontës have reinvented themselves as a 4-piece rock/pop band influenced by generations of classic pop music such as Sabrina Carpenter, Blondie and The Ronettes.
The Glasgow band have built up a steady buzz on the live circuit since emerging in 2021, from playing a sold-out headline gig at the iconic King Tuts to festival slots across the country. Fast forward to 2025 and Brontës have recently finished recording their highly anticipated debut album at Ayrshire's Beetroot Studio with Stuart MacLeod. Assured in their polished sound, the group are looking forward to branching out in this next chapter as one of Glasgow’s most promising young indie bands. The self-titled album is set for release on 21 April 2026 on three shades of vinyl, CD and digital formats.
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Rising Irish Neo-Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop band Projective return with the soul-stirring, emotive new single ‘Question.’ Following a wave of critical acclaim for their first two singles including plays from BBC Radio 6 Music and repeat B-List placements from Jazz FM, the new single showcases more of the band's unique blend of neo-soul, hip-hop and jazz.
Recorded with long-term collaborator Kealan Kenny (Youth, Pa Sheehy (former Walking on Cars), Niall McCabe, TOUCAN, Allie Sherlock), ‘Question’ is a vibrant addition to the band’s growing catalogue. A rich and alluring soundscape, packing rich live instrumentation and the band’s stylistic, layered trio of vocals, the single delivers more of the band’s innate musicality and ability as songwriters on a track which is heartfelt, yet euphoric and defiant.
Talking about the single, the band explains: “Question feels like an expansion on the sound we’ve been going for with our past few singles. It’s always been a big song in our live performances, and we wanted to capture that energy in the big moments, while also making it feel intimate and personal and letting the lyrics about a delicate romantic situation shine.
Lyrically, it’s a song about constantly asking yourself why you won’t let yourself walk away from a toxic romance that you know is no good. That is always easier said than done, and “Question” examines that feeling closely. The contrast between the verses and choruses on this track was something we were very careful to emphasise when we were going through the production and recording process for the track. Having parts of the song be stripped to drums/bass/vocals, with other parts having a soaring arrangement filled with brass and stacks of double tracked guitars and keys was very intentional.
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Peer Pleasure - Shed Residents.
Irish 9-piece Peer Pleasure announce their debut album Unvetted Males and share the new single, ‘Shed Residents’. Blending post-punk and garage-rock into something unique and exciting, Peer Pleasure have quickly turned heads with their dark, yet witty songwriting and rich, dark and gritty sound.
A nine piece formed of Brandon Murphy, Conor Kavanagh, Cein O’Dowd, Erik Murphy, Jeff Miller, Joel Pitcher, James O’Neill, Eoghan and Oisin Conroy, the band vibrant, experimental wall of sound moves between satirical spoken word commentary, psychedelic flourishes and angsty walls of sound, leaning into flavours of folk, rock and everything between; from Gurriers, to Opus Kink and Tom Waits.
The new single ‘Shed Residents’ captures this blend of styles perfectly. Brooding yet humorous, intense yet ethereal, it’s a brilliant showcase of the band’s aesthetic. Starting with the driving main guitar riff, tight drums, and expressive spoken-word vocals, the track gradually unfolds, enriched by bursts of evocative piano, swirling synths, and sharp stabs of saxophone as it builds toward its frenzied chorus. The psychedelic, twisting middle-eight provides a respite, heightening the tension before an explosive wall of fuzzy distortion, crashing cymbals, and despairing shouted lead vocals that pull the track to a powerful close.
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Scarlet Tantrum return with “Inside Out,” a powerful indie rock release that captures emotional intensity with cinematic depth and fearless vulnerability. Hailing from Carthage, North Carolina, the she continues carving their lane in modern rock with a sound that blends moody production, immersive atmosphere, and deeply personal lyricism.
Driven by a magnetic female vocal performance, “Inside Out” burns slow before igniting into a soaring, emotionally charged chorus. The track explores obsession, desire, and the fragile tension between longing and losing control. Lines like “Look what you’ve done to me now / You’re all I think about” hit with raw honesty, while the repeated refrain “Hearts burning from the inside out” becomes both confession and catharsis.
The production is layered yet intimate, textured guitars shimmer against steady percussion, creating a dark, atmospheric backdrop that enhances the emotional weight of the song. There’s a push-and-pull energy throughout, capturing the vulnerability of wanting someone so deeply it feels consuming.
“Inside Out” is more than a love song, it’s a slow-burning confession wrapped in atmosphere and urgency. With its haunting mood and undeniable hook, Scarlet Tantrum prove they are building something bigger than a single release, they’re building a sound that resonates long after the final note fades.
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