Blending traditional ‘Celtic folk’ and ‘Indie rock’, Brògeal are set to release their debut album ‘Tuesday Paper Club’. Stemming from Falkirk, Scotland the five piece are rejuvenating the genres with a reminiscent flair. Speaking to the Independent last year the band stated, ‘I feel very strongly about my country and culture, and so it’d feel like a cop-out trying to copy English bands.’ Identity is the focal point of the band wanting to show off their roots. With a recent domination of the Irish scene, are the Scots next to conquer?
Title track ‘Tuesday paper club’ pounds in with seething guitars and Ranken like drumming. Intensity runs throughout and identity is set.
The View is written all over ‘Vicar street days’ with evocative lyrics which radiate Scottishness.
Starting off with vintage sounding vocals before truly kicking off ‘Friday on my Mind’ offers positivity in buckets. Acoustic guitar driven and still packs a punch.
Giving Paul McCartney a run for his money with ‘Lady Madonna’ but swapping the piano for an accordion. Jangly guitar work and vocals that leave a lasting impression.
‘Scarlet red’ offers a more tranquil experience and the chance for the listener to breathe. The acoustic guitar drives the song, before inviting a simple beat. A love song for anyone who cares to listen.
Traditionalism overflows on ‘One for the Ditch’, as the accordion kicks in the folk pours out. The Dubliners would be kicking themselves as it has all the makings off a classic.
The guitars screech in on ‘Racing Track’ as the drum pounds away behind it echoing The Replacements. Everything comes to a halt whilst harmonies kick in before it returns to the previous rhythm.
Vulnerability washes over ‘Apple and Leaves’ as the guitar is articulated by the vocals. The accordion acts as the glue keeping the unit together.
Jangly guitars return on ‘Stuck Inside’ offering an 80’s outlook on things. Melancholy but tongue in cheek lyrics shows that Scottish humour.
‘Go Home Tae Yer Bed’ sounds like it’s been passed down for generations but has its own modern twist. Dual vocals offer a conversation between a dad and lad, a love story not often told.
Brògeal offer a nostalgic yet modern album with ‘Tuesday Paper Club’, using traditional folk but adding their own style within. Culture is the backbone of the album as ‘Go Home Tae Yer Bed’ and ‘One for the Ditch’ show the past and ‘Friday on my Mind’ and ‘Scarlet Red’ show what’s to come. The blending of genre/time is done effortlessly, and the musicianship shows bags of experience. A deep dive into what was and what’s to come.
Brògeal: Tuesday Paper Club – Out 17 October 2025 (Play It Again Sam)
– Tuesday Paper Club [Official Video]
