This month’s playlist features ten exciting tracks including D R I F T, Kara Conway, LOTOS, and more.

In alphabetical order:

BETA WAVES - I Had You Wrong

Kicking straight into a flurry of overdriven guitar melodies underpinned by a wall of electronics, Beta Waves have returned with the brand new single I Had You Wrong. Evolving into a slick, groovy flourish of synth bass the two-piece continue their streak of excellent singles.

D R I F T - Edge of Love (The Vegan Leather remix)

A collaboration between two of Paisley’s hottest acts, The Vegan Leather have given a makeover to Edge of Love by Drift. Bursting with a blistering energy that almost demands to have national airplay, the track is tightly wound over intricate guitar work and a building rhythm section. Slowly but surely building up to its peak the track is an excellent showcase of both artists and their respective talents.

Jane Blanchard - Missing Me

Singer/songwriter Jane Blanchard’s latest single is a spaced out, gritty and loveable track. Reminiscent of artists such as Courtney Barrnet and Wolf Alice, Missing Me is bitter yet roaring in its presence. The thundering drums propel the track along as the artist lets her guitar howl along.

Joell - Summer Highs

Having worked his way around the underground Scottish Hip-Hop scene for some time, Joell is on track to break through onto a bigger scale. Having been championed by outlets such as Clash and Line of Best Fit, his latest track Summer Highs proves such praise. A short, sweet and smooth track filled with enticing vocals and subtle beats.

Kara Conway - Two Hearts

Having slots at Celtic Connections, Dougie MacLean’s annual Perthshire Amber Festival as well as performing with the BBC Symphony Orchestra singer/songwriter Kara Conway has had quite the experience. Two Hearts is the first single from her upcoming EP ‘This Life’, the track is a somber put powerful piano led ballad. The artist fully showcases her talented vocal prowess throughout.

LOTOS - Home

With Home, the new single from hip-hop artist LOTOS, we see the mesh of modern pop stylings meshed together with old school rhyme and flow.

Outblinker - Techno Viking

Hailing from further afield but using Glasgow as the base, Outblinker brings an onslaught of musical goodness with Techno Viking. A completely laptop free group, it’s hard to imagine not being in awe of their sound. Pairing together the live instruments with the mountains of synths makes for an absolute powerhouse of a track.

Stock Manager - Cadaver

Leaders in the local VHS Rock genre, Stock Manager have been producing a fresh sound throughout the slew of singles they have released over the last year. Their latest effort, Cadaver, is no different. With the backbone rhythm section forming a solid base for the moody vocals and guitars, the track is a brooding meditation till the very end.

The Van T’s - Seeing Stars

Coming as the first single after last years ‘Control’, local legends The Van T’s have dropped the scorching hot Seeing Stars. Branded with their signature fuzzed out guitars and perfected melodies, the four-piece blaze through the track with ease and composure.

Zazim Soundsystem - Aye

Production and dance duo Zazim Soundsystem have unleashed their eclectic mix of genres onto the scene with the track Aye. Drawing influences from genres such as UK Bass, Latin and Americana the duo manage to form something that melds these stylings together in such an engaging way.

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