Three piece Scottish band, The Named Drivers released their highly anticipated album, “Fire and Theft.” The album was recorded between November and December 2024 in a tiny studio near Edinburgh. All 12 tracks were written by The Named Drivers.
The Named Drivers is a collaboration between Craig Arnot, Alan Grierson and Craig Higgins who hail from the same town in Scotland close to Edinburgh and have played music on and off together since 1995.
This album is the follow up to last year’s well received album “Modern Technology”, and goes for a more mature and layered sound showcasing the band’s musical abilities and range of songwriting.
The lead single, “Different” dropped earlier in January and has been well received with lots of radio play and views on YouTube.
“Fire and the Theft” was self produced by The Named Drivers and the album artwork was crafted by the talented Dan Moody which adds a visual element and theme to the music’s essence.
Fire and Theft is out now on all streaming platforms.
After the summer release of the bands debut EP ‘Give Me Some Dopamine’, Hazy Sundays return with a brand new single recorded at Gorbals Sound Studios in Glasgow, ‘Get Some’. The track is a triumphant return with the band sounding sonically better than ever before.
‘Get Some’ starts with an infectious guitar riff and building with some powerhouse drumming the song comes to life before giving you time to breathe in the verses before lifting again in the choruses. Singer Shaun Kenny sings the chorus about “Old time rock n roll” and the songs sound pings back to a time where guitar music fans would have their hands around their mates bouncing about. The song builds to a finishing chorus that comes to a crushing crescendo as the song soars to its peak before finishing on the four minute mark. A real indie-rock banger filled with pure nostalgia.
Hazy Sundays are a four-piece rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in Late 2022. The band has been making waves on the indie scene since starting off and in their first year together released eight singles. Hazy Sundays play fast-paced, energetic music but also show a softer side with some slower, acoustic songs.
The band have been gigging relentlessly in the first year together and have supported the likes of Reverend and the Makers, and played alongside John Power (Cast) Shambolics, Chris Helme (The seahorses) and Bez (Happy Mondays) Had radio play and featured on John Kennedy’s X-posure radio X show.
‘Get Some’ is out now across all major streaming platforms.
North Wales Independent record label and management Snowdonia Records have announced their first signing for their Scottish Division, Box Of Trash.
Scottish quartet Box Of Trash have quickly become one of Scotland’s exciting, emerging bands. The band comprises of Barry Fisher, Lyle Kennedy, Jordan McKee and Aiden Davidson.
Snowdonia Records previously known as Yr Wyddfa Records recently changed their name and announced on twitter that they now have a Welsh, English & Scottish division. Along with recently announced Skäl, Box Of Trash will join fellow bands Holy Coves and Sister Envy on the newly formed Label & Management.
The Kaves release their brand new single ‘Unknown Number’. The track is the perfect sound for summer, with a youthful indie sound and an undeniable chorus that’ll have fans chanting along at the top of their lungs.
The single ‘Unknown Number’ captures the feeling of not being able to shake that one love interest that keeps coming back. Carried by a gracefully presented rhythm section which allows the story and melody to shine through. The song wedges perfectly between the driven alternative tracks and slower emotive ones. The Kaves have built up a fantastic roster of songs, each release showing their progress as a band. The Kaves will also be on tour showcasing this one in November with debut shows in London, Manchester and their biggest show to date in Glasgow.
The Glasgow quartet have gained momentum in the last 18 months having been featured on Spotify editorials, Radio X and BBC Radio. The Kaves have sold out shows in their hometown and played in Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool to date.
‘Unknown Number’ is out now across all major streaming platforms!
Scottish five piece Box Of Trash have quickly become one of Scotland’s most exciting emerging bands. The band have gone from strength to strength with each new release, showcasing their fine talents, following on from the uplifting ‘What She Said’ the band now grace us with their brand new single ‘Xlerator’, a complete contrast from the last single, you’re faced with heavy guitar and bass riffs along with pounding drums. Another exciting track release that keeps the fans wanting more.
They are a truly interesting and captivating band. Interestingly, the inspiration from the song title is from the name of a hand dryer in a public toilet that frontman Lyle saw on a night out!
Xlerator is out now across all streaming platforms.
Glasgow’s own indie rock n rollers Hazy Sundays release their brand new single “Where The Devil Decides” from the upcoming debut EP out on 31st May ‘Give Me Some Dopamine’.
Since forming the band has supported the likes of Reverend and the makers, and played alongside the like of Bez (Happy Mondays) and Chris Helme (The Seahorses). The band have had some mainstream radio attention on recent releases from the likes of John Kennedy at Radio X and also been played on Sirius Xm in LA.
The debut EP showcases the bands high energy, groove infested tunes sure to get future audiences bouncing and singing along in unison. Fans of sing along indie vocals with layers of guitars with lots of riffs and solos, powerful bass melodies and pounding drums will love this EP. The band also showcase their softer side with crowd favourite “Wires” which contain real emotional vocals and subject matter and the band take a more laid back approach to their more usual balls to the wall approach. This EP is only the beginning for Hazy Sundays so catch on now to their first release and follow the band as they go from strength to strength.
‘Where the Devil Decides’ is the new single from the bands new EP and is a riff infused indie floor filler full of groove, swagger and intent. Starting with a distorted low riff the song weaves through a verse grooving along before it hits the chorus which fills a huge sonic space filled with guitars and pulsating bass and drums and a beautiful vocal this is sure to get you moving before it hits a wah soaked solo revealing in the golden days of rock n roll and flying to a crescendo as the band go off into the indie stratosphere this a tune you have to hear.
Daring, dynamic and devastating, it’s West Lothian’s Dictator with their fantastic, brand new single ‘Stan Smith’
Dictator never disappoint, each single more fun and exciting than the last. The band create non stop indie-pop anthems, the four piece refuse to be pigeon-holed as they emphatically strut through a sonic landscape of alternative indie licks, electrifying electronics and perfectly prodigious pop grooves. Each new single is an ear worm that you just can’t get out of your head, extremely infectious!
This year sees the band play Scotland’s Stag and Dagger Festival at Edinburgh and Glasgow on Saturday the 4th May and Sunday the 5th of May. Get your tickets through the link below:
Hailing from East Lothian, Scotland, THE RAH’S unveil their new single ‘I’ve Never Been Wrong’ and brand new album THE COMMON GROUND via their own EH32 Records with digi distribution by Emu Bands.
‘I’ve Never Been Wrong’ is the second taster of the quintet’s second album, THE COMMON GROUND, for which they have a physical release with Assai records in super blue and pink vinyl editions!
THE RAH’S formed in 2020 in East Lothian, Scotland and released their debut LP in 2021. After a deliberate radio silence they are back, grown up, angry and focused on their goal of becoming an alternative rock sensation.
After success from their self/crowd-funded debut album WHEN DOES IT BECOME REAL?, with the singles ‘Time Is Now’, ‘If You Never Try’ and ‘She’s Not’ being played on BBCR1, Radio X, KROQ, RTE 2FM.
The Rah’s have already played Iconic venues and festivals; Glasgow Barrowlands, The O2 Academy Leeds, Isle of Wight and YNot Festival, and sold-out back to back headline UK tours.
Of the new single band frontman Jack says, “I’ve Never Been Wrong’ was written with confrontation in mind, arguments with partners, friends or colleagues. When you fully believe your point of the discussion cannot be wrong and the receiver hasn’t a leg to stand on. The guitar intro sets the mood with its turbulent and aggressive tone with the backing vocals adding layers to the channel minded perspective of the aggressor. The raw emotion of the track floods straight into the chorus, lyrically mimicking the thought process whilst in heated debate”.
On the accomplishment of having their sophomore album THE COMMON GROUND ready to unveil to the world singer Jack says, ‘“This album has been an incredible experience from start to finish. As a band, we’ve gained confidence and momentum from the release of our debut album. Learning from it, we approached this second album with a lot more depth and attention to detail. We packed this album full of hard hitting swagger and attitude, blood, sweat and tears. Resulting in a body of work we are all extremely proud of and delighted to be releasing. As a band, we have different styles and tastes in music, which, when combined, works wonders. The production and process involve meticulously, fine-picking every lyric, key, note, or drumbeat to ensure this album has the qualities to be among the very best. We are overwhelmed with accomplishment to finally be getting the album out and showcasing what we have achieved.”
‘I’ve Never Been Wrong’ is out now on all streaming platforms!
Indie Revolutions Single Of The Week is Scottish, indie rock band Box Of Trash with their fantastic new Single ‘What She Said’.
The band describe themselves as “Trashy rock n’ roll with a wee bit of psychedelic thrown in,” but the band have shown another side of their talents with ‘What She Said’.
‘Here and Now’ was a taster of things to come, the band have gone from strength to strength with each new release, with the fantastic ‘Spaceman’, the stomping ‘Minnie’s Haberdashery’ and their album ‘Candlewood 230’ an album full of really great tracks.
‘What She Said’ hooks you in from the outset, the picked guitar is uplifting and honest. It’s completely different to anything else they have created and it has to be my favourite track they have released to date. It really is vibrant and gorgeous through its vulnerability. This track shows just how versatile Box Of Trash can be, showcasing their talents. It’s a perfect song for a perfect spring day.
In a brand new weekly piece Indie Revolution will be featuring a new single chosen from the best on the independent music scene.
Single Of The Week is the very talented, Scottish singer-songwriter Megan Black with her brand new single ‘Funk For Introverts’.
Megan’s music combines 70’s blues rock with queer feminist pop, she uses her powerful voice to express her own personal experiences and makes them relatable to all through her infectious music, with focus on themes such as feminism, LGBTQ+, mental health, addiction and community, she is a diverse woman. Megan has been tipped as one of Youth Music’s ‘One To Watch’ for 2024, she is most definitely one to watch!
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