Falkirk folk-punks Brògeal have opened the Christmas season early with “The Last Noel”, a Pogues-flavoured duet with Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey, out today (Nov 13) on Play It Again Sam.
Accordion, jingle bells and two ex-lovers haunted by the season. Guitarist-vocalist Daniel Harkins wrote it with Downey in mind; the band say the pair haven’t seen each other in years and don’t know “whether the other is still in love or even still breathing.” Yes, it’s squaring up to “Fairytale of New York”. Somebody has to.
It follows debut LP Tuesday Paper Club, a No. 9 on the Scottish albums chart in 2025, plus support slots with The Mary Wallopers and Paolo Nutini. Pour something strong and press play.
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