It’s not often that we have the opportunity to discover a group of young musicians that showcase talent beyond their years. Case in point: The Static Union from Glasgow, and their new single The City We Once Knew.

The track starts quiet, creating a strong sense of ambience, soon lending the way to warm harmonies and gentle chords. Just short of the halfway point, the guitars make their presence further felt by delivering great riffs, backed by a simple yet catchy drum beat. The song only builds and builds before unleashing into a full-blown, energetic indie tune.

Simply put, it’s quite a smashing number that has made a fine first impression. This band had our curiosity, but now they have our attention…