Selects is our brand new monthly spotlight on ten emerging artists making serious noise under the surface.
Five are sent to our inbox—direct from the artists or their team. The other five? We’ve dug for them ourselves. Because great music deserves to be found, not just fed to us.
This isn’t a shout into the void—it’s a carefully curated signal boost. A way of saying: “We see you. Others should too.”
At Bonnie Scotland Presents, we believe music has the power to inspire and unite us all. And, that belief is the heartbeat behind everything we do. Radar isn’t just about plays or stats. It’s about giving space to voices that deserve to be heard and helping listeners fall in love with something new, real, and full of possibility.
I know not everyone uses spotify so beside each track you will find a link that will take you to the song and every platform it is available on. Don’t miss out, get adding these tracks to your playlists!
PS… Click the track artwork to visit the bands socials!
From the inbox...
Tonto– How high
Vibe: Indie summer sing-a-long
From the band: Playful yet sharp-edged, How High? captures the surreal logic and absurd encounters of late-night excess, signalling the start of a bold new chapter for the band.
Bonnie Says: Alloa lads Tonto are back with their first release since their debut album Hope Faith and Carnage back in February. This track is still the classic indie sound we have grown to love from Tonto but it’s breezier, lighter somehow. The guitar melody is such an ear worm!
Islay Crowe – Lonely Road
Vibe: Reflective country
From the band: ‘I wrote this song when I was 9 or 10 about missing my home town of Pitlochry during lockdown, I was extremely bored as we all were and I wrote songs to fill the time and this was one of my favourites,’
Bonnie says: Islay is wise beyond her years in her song writing capabilities. This country number is catchy, reflective and fun. It captures the essence of country in the guitar rhythms and Islay’s vocal style throughout highlights her love of the female country legends that came before her such as Dolly Parton or Loretta Lynn. Lonely Road would not be out of place in a Texas, dive bar blaring on the jukebox. It’s hard to believe that Islay is only 14.
Leaving Bordeaux– What we living for
Vibe: Jangly indie guitar
From the band: What we living for is a raw and uncompromising statement from Leaving Bordeaux – A track that channels unrest, resilience and the weight of uncertainty.
Bonnie says: Leaving Bordeaux drop their alt indie 2025 single What We Living For, the drum beat in the chorus gives this song the hook I love to find in a track. It provides the space for listeners to not just reflect but to ask questions. The outro of the track is dreamy and I love it!
Harry Pentony – Remember me
Vibe: Pleading indie-pop
From the band: : ‘Remember Me’ is an emotional pop-rock track with introspective lyrics and a melodic, uplifting vibe. Written as a reflection on memories, growth, and moving forward, it combines heartfelt storytelling with driving instrumentation
Bonnie says: Thanks TIKTOK for bringing Harry to my attention. This track has been a BBC Introducing (East Midlands) favourite. Remember Me has a big chorus that demands your attention. Harrys voice stands out against the rock-pop drums and guitar, you can hear the reflective pain in his vocal as the track comes to a quiet close.
KVTRINA – Rear view
Vibe: A moving on anthem
From the artist: “KVTRINA’s second single is nostalgic of the pop punk bands from the early 00s that inspired her to start playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager. The lyrics tell a story of struggling with the dullness of everyday life whilst looking back on happier times with someone special. The song was inspired by memories from her early 20s as a student and the care-free life she misses from time spent travelling SE Asia, Australia and New Zealand.”
Bonnie says: This song made my head bop, instantly. It has that light touch of pop punk with the choice of rhythms and punch of the guitar and drum parts. The track is heartfelt, a reflection of times gone by but realising that life can maybe be better by looking ahead.
Fresh finds…
Flaherty Brotherhood– Fires of Jericho
Vibe: A country blues warning call
Bonne says: It was the sweeping guitar solo at the start of this song that stopped me in my tracks, it was injected by the spirit of bluesmen that came before them. The vocals of the brotherhood is enough to make you weak at the knees if you are a fan of soulful, greatness. What a collective!
Theron Alistair– Time is but a fleeting illusion
Vibe: A beautiful reminder of the hard times you’ve overcome
Bonnie says: Spotify recommended throws out some real hidden gem. Theron’s voice is comforting, bringing a sense of calm and order. However, it wasn’t the vocal that got my attention it was the lyrics, as after a particularly tiresome day, this song came on and reminded me that things will be okay again. I’m a believer that this song reached me when I needed it most.
Callum Stewart – Bleed
Vibe: The heartfelt plea
Bonnie says: I loved how the first few lines of this track was just Callum’s vocal and an acoustic guitar. There was a vulnerability in the beginning. As the track builds, so does Callum’s heartfell plea to whoever the song is for.
HRTLESS – To dust
Vibe: The (almost angry) truth
Bonnie says: The vocal effects make To Dust almost eery. Bridging the best of rock, metal and pop HRTLSS manage to create those huge sing -a – long choruses and a breakdown that the inner emo child adores.
Pine Creek Academy – Dandelion
Vibe: Pop punk meets Polyphia
Bonnie says: The intro to this song slaps! It has that nostalgic pop punk vibe, don’t fix what ain’t broke! The outro – guirar solo and drum pattern is what elevated this song for me for sure. What a song to suddenly be introduced to the band – added to my playlists now!
