New Alt Rock: Flair + “Run Away”
The Glasgow rockers unveil their third single
For some bands, rebelling against their home forms the cornerstone of their voice, but this isn’t the case for Flair. Born and raised in Glasgow, the city acts as a backdrop for all their music, proving to be a muse and a constant source of inspiration. This unspoken, almost telepathic link is at the centre of the chemistry between the band, and shines through in their driving new single ‘Run Away’.
Forming in 2019 with Callum (drums), Jonny (lead guitar) and Johnnie (bass), it was 2023 when Louis (rhythm guitar) and Tony (vocals) cemented the lineup. In new single, ‘Runaway’, the band use pulsating reverb and delayed guitars to create a bed for soaring melodies and emotive deliverance. Their third single to date, it features drummer Callum take centre stage, carving out a slick, broken beat that instantly commands the ear for the introduction. From the outset, it’s clear that the song is a cathartic vehicle for vocalist Tony, as he implores his own muse to run away from the strife, seemingly caused by his own actions. The minimalist approach to the instrumentation in the verses amplifies the intensity when the song breaks into fuller moments of sound, and offering no respite but a release. Pinned with purpose and drive, each member’s dialogue swirls into the other, creating a haze of melodies and a rich alternative sound.
Since starting Cobra Promotions back several years ago, we’ve seen (or rather, heard) firsthand that Scotland is a hive of incredible indie and alternative bands, and Flair is no exception. “Run Away” is their strongest release so far, and we look forward to hearing them leaner deeper into a dark alternative sound. In this single, they’ve found their feet, and now they’re ready to run.
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