MUSIC ROUNDUP: April Releases 2023

Featuring JAAD, Arcade State, North Atlas, Cortne & more.

Arcade State - The Lost Boy

Alt-rock quintet Arcade State released their debut EP ‘A Slave to the Waves’ which sees the band cement their dreamy and distorted sound. One of the biggest tracks on the EP is the phenomenal The Lost Boy, a driving track that houses an arena ready chorus hook. Reminiscent of Fatherson, Twin Atlantic and Fightstar the track is surely the start of something big for the band.

Cortne - Lungs

Establishing herself across Scotland with gigs on the east and west coast, Cortne has quickly become of the most interesting rising talents to come out of Glasgow. Lungs is a stunning and heartfelt track that completely enraptures you with the tender chords and vocal lines.

JAAD - Nothing To Say [REMIX] (Feat. K-1, Ridgey, Sherlock, O2, AD, CM)

JAAD has been making waves across Scotland with his fresh take on drill music, the latest track is an all-star collab between fellow drill artists across Scotland. As each MC tears through the track with their fiery rhymes they each put their own stamp on the beat as they weave through the track.

JusHarry - One Track

Powerhouse MC JusHarry has returned with another potent mix in the form of One Track. The winding vocal sample pulls you in as the woozy piano chords set the scene, JusHarry delivers a flawless flow throughout. Hard hitting 808’s and grooving synth bass complete this masterclass in Hip-Hop.

Katya Mansell - You Belong Here

The debut track from indie-pop artist Katya Mansell, You Belong Here is a beautiful blend of hushed chords and moving sentiments. Tackling the concept of a trans child coming out to their parents in the lyrics, the instrumental accompanies it perfectly matching the intensity of the vocals when each climax is hit.

<a href="https://katyamansellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/you-belong-here">You Belong Here by Katya Mansell</a>

Lacuna - Red Thread

Red Thread is the second single on the lead up to the second EP from folk-rock sirens Lacuna. Beginning with delicately plucked chords, the track opens up in an enchanting trance of melodies as the band kick into gear. With a exclusive debut on BBC Introducing Scotland, Red Thread has been wrapping its hazy love letters around the whole country.

NANI - Limbo

After a brief break over 2022 Edinburgh based songwriter NANI is back with another single heralding this new era of her music. Limbo is a sun-drenched track complete with pristine electric guitar that expertly intertwines with the walking bass line. Achieving Resonate artist of the week as well as a speaker slot at this years Wide Days Music Conference, NANI is well an truly back to affirm her place on the music scene.

North Atlas - Seer

Seer is the electrifying return from Alt-Rockers North Atlas, packed with the mammoth sized choruses the band are known for. With airplay from BBC Radio 1 and Kerrang Radio the band are set to pick up where they left off, Seer sees the band pump out charging rock riffs and immense vocals.

Tomorrow Syndicate - Interphase

Interplanetary cosmonauts Tomorrow Syndicate have been busy lucid dreaming and recording their latest EP, with the new single Interphase bing the first communication of many on the run up to the release of the Higher Resolution EP. Interphase is a swirling vortex of dense synthesisers and dream like soundscapes that wash like digital waves.

Uninvited - Friends With Massacre

Having completed a UK tour with Nova Twins in the last month, Uninvited have been continued their furious journey to being one of the hottest bands Scotland has to offer. Recently winning Radio 1’s Live Lounge Introducing 2022 competition with their cover of Pink Panthress, the band have been near unstoppable. The new single Friends With Massacre is a raucous track that is explosive in the energy it houses in the runtime. Packed with dominating guitars and immense vocal melodies, each leading back to the immediate ear worm of the main hook.