Hailing from Scotland, The Twilight Sad are known for their emotive and atmospheric post-punk sound that perfectly blends elements of shoegaze and indie rock. Formed in 2003, the band's musical style is characterized by James Graham's raw and introspective vocals layered over Andy MacFarlane's textured guitars. Drawing comparisons to bands like The Cure, Interpol, The Horrors, etc, The Twilight Sad's latest album set for release in March 2026 called "IT'S THE LONG GOODBYE" is a poignant exploration of human vulnerability, reflecting on personal struggles and profound experiences with a blend of tenderness and tempestuous force.

High Vis delivers aggressive and artful punk, drawing inspiration from London underground acts like Chubby And The Gang and The Chisel. Their intense live shows and politically charged lyrics echo their hardcore roots, while also exploring post-punk textures reminiscent of older UK bands such as Gang Of Four and Joy Division. They are part of a new crop of bands seamlessly blending genres like street punk, jangly indie sneer, brit pop, post punk, hardcore and shoegaze with a sonic landscape, big melodies, and anthem hooks.

Idlewild is a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1995. They are known for their evolution from early punk-influenced sound to more melodic and experimental art rock styles including influences from R.E.M, The Replacements, The Smiths, Fugazi and everything in between. The band's lineup has seen some changes, with Roddy Woomble (vocals), Rod Jones (guitar), Colin Newton (drums), and Bob Fairfoull (bass) being the core members. Idlewild's discography includes nine studio albums, showcasing their diverse sonic landscape and willingness to explore new sounds, with a 10th LP slated for fall of 2025.