“Bound to create the most electrifying of atmospheres.“
North Lanarkshire group And The Bandages seek to achieve further success with latest single ‘Tough Luck‘. Their infectious debut single, ‘Three Day Bender‘ has racked up over 34,000 streams since its release in March of this year, and the band’s newest single looks to follow in its popularity.
Opening with a thumping melody and captivating riffs, And The Bandages take us on a journey of accepting that things won’t always go our way. Through a thick Scottish accent and memorable lyrics, the quartet acknowledge the struggles their listeners are going through and provide several reassuring sentiments.
‘Tough Luck‘ is a song that discusses the all too familiar feelings of wanting to give up and being too hard on ourselves. The thought-provoking words incite a sense of familiarity and acceptance. The lyrics ask “are you really doing okay?” while reassuring listeners that “its never too late“. The band also show that they understand how easy it is to “just smile and say you’re fine“.
The title, and primary concept, of the song is brought in with the lyric “even diamonds in the rough get overlooked sometimes, that’s just tough luck“. These words paired with the repeated phrase “I’m just sick and tired” really pulls together how well written and thought out this tune truly is. The band, originally from Wishaw, often play in Glasgow and with a song as strikingly relatable as this, it is bound to create the most electrifying of atmospheres.
If you’re a fan of fellow Scottish bands such as The Notions, Twin Atlantic, and Biffy Clyro then And The Bandages are the perfect new addition to your playlist. The thing that draw all of these groups together is their ability to fuse together a supportive lyrical language with an addicting and anthemic sound.
The Wishaw group are bound to achieve great success within their local music scene and beyond. With their acknowledgement of common struggles and hindrances, they are a group that will continue to draw crowds in with their relatable words and the creation of atmospheric anthems.