Review: Jack Brodie and The Lost Boys of Niddry St

Up next is Jack Brodie and The Lost Boys of Niddry St, delivering anthemic indie rock straight out of Edinburgh with grit, big hooks and even bigger guitars. Two new singles have landed, and if these are anything to go by, this band clearly know how to write songs that stick in your head long after the speakers go quiet.

First up is In Our Moment, which from the very first chord feels like a blast of summer sunshine. It’s impossible not to smile when this track kicks in. Bright, breezy and beautifully written, it blends the melodic charm of The Lemonheads with the uplifting sweep of James and the folk-tinged energy of The Levellers, while still carving out something uniquely its own. There’s even a laid-back ease reminiscent of Jack Johnson in the delivery. The vocals glide effortlessly over the music and the chorus lands like a long-lost hit single just waiting to be rediscovered. It’s the perfect antidote to winter gloom – pure rock-pop perfection delivered with style and confidence. A massive track that practically demands you hit repeat.

Next up is It’s Alright, which continues the band’s clear gift for irresistible pop sensibilities but adds a slightly darker, more emotive tone. The songwriting here shows real depth, allowing the music space and time to breathe rather than rushing straight to the hook. That patience pays off as the chorus lands with real impact – the kind that sneaks into your head and pops up again hours later. At just under three minutes, it’s a tight, confident slice of indie rock that also gives Jack Brodie the chance to showcase his impressive vocal range.

Enjoying these two singles so much, we had to dig a little deeper – and discovered the band have also released a live album that is well worth exploring. Now, we know the phrase “unsigned act live album” can sometimes fill listeners with dread, but don’t worry – this one is recorded with real clarity and professionalism. If anything, the raw setting makes the band even more appealing.

Whether you dive into the REM-meets-Jeff-Buckley shimmer of Cost of Love or the beautifully relaxed atmosphere of Hopelessly Dreaming, there’s plenty here to fall in love with. And we’d be doing this band a disservice if we didn’t mention Day You Turned on Me, which creeps in delicately before blossoming into a painfully authentic love song. The emotional delivery and vocal intensity bring to mind Eddie Vedder or Chris Cornell at their most raw and heartfelt.

If you’re looking for the perfect windows-down, driving song, then Learn to Fly absolutely delivers – capturing everything that makes this band so engaging in one uplifting track.

Taken together, Jack Brodie and The Lost Boys of Niddry St prove they’re a band with melody, heart and a real knack for writing songs that connect instantly. If this is what they sound like when they’re lost in Niddry Street, we’d happily get lost there too – because these songs make sure every moment with them feels alright.