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Floating Heads – Voodoo Smile
Vibe: Eerie and menacing
From the band:Voodoo Smile is the latest single from Floating Heads that explores voyeur infidelity. A mantra that has the hedonistic swagger and a nod to The Doors I looked at you. It questions the boundaries and extremes of infidelity through technology and how it captivates your thoughts from the imagery of the ‘femme fatale’ which is really a smokescreen of your thoughts.
Aneta Says: It’s safe to say that if Blair Witch had a record player, she’d be blasting ‘Voodoo Smile’ on repeat.
Released on Halloween, the song kicks off with a sinister riff that sets mood for the ominous track. Slightly distorted vocals float through a thick fog of psychedelic effects, while the intricate wall of roaring sound looms like a dark, heavy cloud. The track is an absolute treat for shoegaze enthusiasts.
Lewis Wiles – Here To Stay
Vibe: True sound of the North
From the band: Here to stay – A hopeful, Scottish-tinged anthem, Inspired by finding positive messages scribbled in chalk on a walk around the pavements of Glasgow’s Kelvingrove park.
Aneta says: Not many songs represent Scottish folk as well as this one. Proud of his heritage, Lewis Wiles doesn’t just embrace traditional sounds – he celebrates them by integrating instruments like violin, cello and accordion into his music. ‘Here To Stay’ is positive and welcoming; the tender vocals are friendly, and the cheerful chorus invites everyone to the dancefloor.
Just as if Mumford & Sons put on kilts and played a ceilidh night.
PINLIGHT – Over and Over
Vibe: Night out at a disco
From the band: Scottish alt-pop artist PINLIGHT returns with her vibrant new single Over and Over, a bold and joyful track celebrating the decision to break free from old cycles and embrace self-expression.
Aneta says: Wonderfully sweet and colorful, the song would have been a perfect fit for the soundtrack of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’.
It is the essence of the Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter’s signature style – melodic electro-pop decorated with delicate lo-fi textures for a charming retro vibe. Perfect for twirling to at a disco, the track sparkles, and effortlessly puts a smile on the face of anyone hearing it.
QUAINT – Secrets
Vibe: Late-night introspective
From the band: A song about the struggles of a relationship and the internal feeling that it brings.
Aneta says: QUAINT’s first song in nearly a year was certainly worth the wait. ‘Secrets’ is sophisticated and refined, fusing The Cure’s atmosphere and maturity with Linkin Park’s power and dynamism.
With its sincere lyrics: ‘sell me your secrets, I’ll feed you my lies’, ‘my conscience left taunted and plagued by your cries’, the track stares shame right in the eye. Poignant, it leaves the listener haunted by its despair.
Kelvin Peakin – I See You Smile’– Slow Version
Vibe: Romantic and heartwarming
From the artist: “I See You Smile was originally written and recorded for my album ‘Short Stories’; it was a rare love song amidst all the nightmare scenarios I was writing at that time. This “Slow Version” came about some months later, it’s a hazy late night take that gets a little closer to the heart of the song, that spirit of newfound love and raw optimism everybody feels during the good times.”
Aneta says: The Glaswegian singer’s most recent release is a folk song that stylistically falls between the works of Lord Huron and Zach Bryan.
It’s soft and dreamy, with Kelvin’s distinctive vocals flying high above it, expressing feelings of sincere adoration for his darling. Romantic and mellow, it makes a perfect listen for a quiet evening in the arms of a loved one.
Fresh finds…
Scare Quotes – Cup
Vibe: Hyperrealistic yet surreal
Aneta says: One word: CONTRAST. Lasting only 1 minute 32 seconds, and quite different from most tracks by the punk band from Atlanta, ‘Cup’ does what many songs struggle to do – it successfully combines elements that wouldn’t normally fall together. While the dreamy vocals and bright guitar deliver melody, the drums sound like a mallet beating on empty barrels in an abandoned warehouse. There is no chorus, no bridge, no pause. Only the steadiness of the elements present, each simple, yet together creating a unique and substantial piece of music. It’s Youth Lagoon’s euphony and Ghost woman’s edge. A strange combination that works against all odds.
Dom Malin – walls of gold (feat. Luna Keller)
Vibe: Solitary walk by the seaside
Aneta says: ‘walls of gold’ is part of an EP of the same name – the outcome of collaboration between indie folk singer-songwriters Dom Malin and Luna Keller. Instrumentally abundant and echoing the likes of Passenger and Fleet Foxes, the track is intimate yet vast at the same time. Just as if it had been written atop a windy cliff, salty breeze in the air, nothing but endless water ahead. Underlined by sadness in both lyrics and delivery, the song centres on memory and homesickness, with occasional melancholic strings deepening the sense of nostalgia. The delicate voices of Dom and Luna combine in perfect harmony, making the song an exceptionally beautiful soundtrack for a sad, lonely evening.
Dan Allison – Thieves and Saints
Vibe: Summer festival favourite
Aneta says: Proper indie at its best. As though Courteeners and The Libertines walked into the studio at the same time. The track is enthusiastic and lively, starting with a joyfully ringing acoustic guitar. The lead-guitar riff is catchy and colourful, and the stripped-back energetic drums don’t pause even when everything else does. Dan’s signature vocals are very unique, deliberately steady and moderately paced, their distinctiveness sets him apart from other singers. They contrast the speed and melodiousness of the track cleverly, adding another layer of depth to the already engaging song.
‘Thieves and Saints’ is fresh and exciting, and Dan Allison could easily take the stage of a summer festival by storm.
Drug Country – Truck Stop Cemetery
Vibe: Experimental and abstract
Aneta says: Not that much is known about Drug Country, other than that it’s a project by John Russell (formerly fronting a rock band gnawing), and that he describes it as ‘simple songs from the south’. But one thing is clear – if there is a song that conveys a sense of unease, it’s their most recent single ‘Truck Stop Cemetery’. The monotonous, spoken vocals are emotionless and slightly out of sync, while the backing track is rough and harsh, at times sounding like chains rattling and bottles shattering. The atmosphere feels pulled straight out of a Stephen King novel – the kind of song that might be blasting from the car radio of an evil cop driving through Nevada desert. Strangely unsettling, yet irresistible and full of surprises.
Slab – Holding Pattern
Vibe: Late-night wander through Manchester
Aneta says: ‘slab is a band’ is pretty much all the rock trio from Manchester say about themselves on Facebook. There’s no need for any more words, though, because their music says everything. Unusually structured, their single ‘Holding Pattern’ begins with an epic instrumental intro that lasts nearly a quarter of the entire track. Solemn and grand, it stretches in every direction. When the vocals arrive, they are gentle and emotional, appearing rarely, their scarcity making them even more valuable. At last, the monumental outro arrives in the form of a skilful, perfectly balanced wall of sound that could easily appear on a My Bloody Valentine record. Immersive and dark, the track’s impact is enormous.
