Heads up, a new Glaswegian band is on the rise. Named as ‘Under the Radar: Artist of the Month’ by The Scotsman, Flair has built up a name in their local live indie-rock scene and sold out several headline shows across the UK and Ireland. After releasing their debut EP in 2024, the band is ready to release more music, starting with the new single ‘City Lights’ on the 4th of July.
Though the band is inspired by The War On Drugs, Wunderhorse and Fontaines D.C., the new single reminds more of Everything Everything and sounds more polished than their previous discography. Produced by Mark Marrow, who, amongst others, has produced for Vistas, Wrest and swim school, Flair states that they are ready for bigger audiences.
According to the band themselves, they have “really leaned into a softer, fast-paced element, bridging heavier moments with a gentler touch”. Filled with electronic elements, the electric guitar nearly sounds consoling, fitting the longing of the love subject in the song. The song was written by combining lyrics and bass parts first, and the bass solo is a nice touch.
Whilst a brave, new exploration of their sound, it feels like something is missing compared to Flair’s other recorded songs, but perhaps this song is meant to be heard live, with a light show doing honours to the song title in an intimate venue.
Written by: Tessa Kaldenbach
Edited by: Suzanne Teernstra
