Meet The Band Allow me to introduce you to Cowboy Hunters. Two Scottish musicians with an unusual history, a savage sense of humour and a growing catalogue that only gets stronger and stronger. Megan Pollock and Desmond Johnston met while studying music at Edinburgh Napier University. They became friends through playing together and eventually joinedContinue reading “Meet Cowboy Hunters: Three Tracks, Two Drummers and a Cowboy Apocalypse”
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Elephant Stone – ASHA
Elephant Stone have spent twenty years finding fresh routes between Indian classical music, psychedelic pop and guitar music with a heavier pulse. The Montreal group began in 2006 as Rishi Dhir searched for a new sense of purpose following his years with The Datsons, later known as The High Dials. Each Elephant Stone release sinceContinue reading “Elephant Stone – ASHA”
Castlebeat – Castlebeat II
Ten years is a long time in the world of music. So can someone explain to me why it feels like only yesterday I was dropping the needle of Castlebeat’s self-titled debut album for the first time. I have been really looking forward to hearing Josh Hwang revisit the spirit of Castlebeat’s 2016 debut becauseContinue reading “Castlebeat – Castlebeat II”
Rebecca Dow (feat David Sloan) – Beneath You
Rebecca Dow has spent much of 2026 moving at a remarkable speed. The conclusion of Virgins brought one chapter of her musical life to a close, while the months since have opened several fresh routes for her songwriting. Regular Static Sounds Club readers will already know how much I value her voice, both for itsContinue reading “Rebecca Dow (feat David Sloan) – Beneath You”
Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture EP
My first proper encounter with Sunstinger came through ‘Bonnies Kaleidoscope’ in the summer of 2021. Its mix of atmosphere, weight and melody gave me every reason to champion this Scottish five piece on my DKFM show. I finally put that relationship into words recently when ‘Spare Me the Rapture’ arrived as the first single fromContinue reading “Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture EP”
Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize
The last time Sweeping Promises appeared on these pages, I was writing about Good Living Is Coming for You and thinking back to the afternoon in 2020 when Hunger for a Way Out first appeared in my Bandcamp feed. That debut had the feel of a punk record assembled with whatever space and equipment LiraContinue reading “Sweeping Promises – You Say I Romanticize”
God of War – Molly Picture
God of War’s album Molly Picture combines metallic textures and melancholic pop with experimental sounds. The trio’s innovative approach creates a distinctive listening experience filled with vibrant layers and emotional depth.
The Mountain – Objects
I was buzzing when Rebecca Dow reached out to tell me about her new project. Static Sounds Club readers will know her through Virgins, a band I have written about with real affection over the years. The Mountain begins a new chapter for Dow, joining her with Northern Irish producer and musician Darren Speers. DowContinue reading “The Mountain – Objects”
Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture – Single Premiere
I‘ve just come back from having a very strong word with myself. After looking back through the Static Sounds Club archives, it turns out I’ve never written about Sunstinger before. Let’s rectify that immediately. Sunstinger are a Scottish five piece who have already released two amazing EP’s in Beyond the Frame and Worthless, not toContinue reading “Sunstinger – Spare Me The Rapture – Single Premiere”
Foglights – Nous Deux EP
The EP “Nous Deux” by Foglights features Eva Cord and Archie Ingram, blending heartfelt indie pop and psychedelic tones across four songs, showcasing their distinct musical styles and emotional depth.
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