Scots boyband Just The Brave’s debut single has been given the seal of approval by songwriters Naughty Boy, Nina Nesbitt, MNEK, Eg White, Cathy Dennis and more after reaching the top ten so far in a global Song Academy Young Songwriter songwriting competition.
It’s a dream come true for 15-18 year olds Seany, Kaiden, Arin, Danny, and Fin from Glasgow and Edinburgh who began making music last year.
As a band the lads have battled various issues from Tourette’s and Autism to ADHD, and Bullying.
They have been going around schools in Scotland talking about mental health, bullying, self esteem and more and have already played live gigs in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, St Luke’s, Dundee’s Caird Hall, and London’s 02 Academy, as well as appearing on CBBC.
The boys, who got chatting and banded together after seeing one another sing online and in the flesh across various platforms, are set for big things this summer with festival announcements and gigs including Pride events across Scotland in their diaries.
Their new single Summer Feelings, which they wrote following a school visit earlier in the year, was a bid to bring something positive to their fans and listeners.
Fin said: “There is nothing better than looking up at a clear blue sky and being full of hope for the summer.
Danny added: “It can really help you to feel so positive, and in Scotland where it rains a lot it’s awesome for everyone to celebrate the Summer.”
Kaiden said: “Our debut song Summer Feelings is a catchy feel good layered summer pop anthem with Kygo inspired EDM instrumentals.”
The lads have already amassed a mass of followers on TikTok and Instagram and have been picked up for promo by companies including Stagecoach, and Toxic Waste.
Their ‘celebrity‘ followers online including Helen Flanagan, Neil Jones, Forest Blakk, Emeli Sande, Emily Shak, and Nicola Sturgeon!
Seany said: “We have achieved a lot on a budget - our video was shot at Scotland’s scenic Ayr Beach, doubling for Ibiza.”
Arin laughed: “We even got stung by a jellyfish making it.
Summer Feelings by Just The Brave is released across all platforms on July 5 with presave available now
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