The Snuts Embrace Joy On “Summer Rain”
Photo by Jacob Campbell
Following an extended hiatus, Scottish four-piece The Snuts have returned with their latest single, “Summer Rain.” The track, believed to be the first off the bands upcoming full-length record, is their first dose of new music since 2024’s Millennials.
Life-altering events, as well as the general fatigue and exhaustion of a breakout band on the road, surely played a factor into the decision to step away, as frontman Jack Cochrane explains via press release.
“My wife was struggling really badly with postnatal depression. We had a kid when the band had just released our third album and were on tour. That’s way too much to be doing with a newborn.”
Refreshed and exhilarated by newfound parenthood and a well-deserved hiatus, Cochrane and co. were ready to make their way back to it. They found their way to “Summer Rain,” spearheaded by a vibrant, thumping instrumental energy reminiscent of Ed Sheeran’s “Castle On The Hill” and a similarly emboldened vocal performance. The tune, which is masterfully mixed, captures the essence of a family, and a man, revitalized: “A new addition/ Now our sun’s out/ Two was good, but three feels like home now/ We’re feeling better than we ever, ever did in any weather.”
Additionally channeling the spirit of Avicii with elements of 2010’s pop electronica permeating throughout, the track is jubilation and sunshine personified. Cochrane’s vocals, from his verses through to his adlibs in the final chorus, are sung with a sense of unbridled adrenaline: “Open up your arms and let me in/ I wanna make it beautiful again.”
It is a far cry from songs like “Gloria” and “Glasgow,” off past projects, that have, to this point, best represented The Snuts’ signature rollicking sound of well-composed and defined guitar riffs, festival and arena-ready vocal hooks, and a lyrical presentation consistent with their contemporary peers and influences. Amongst all the noise, Cochrane’s vocal tone, deceivingly robust despite his higher frequency, still soars. On “Summer Rain,” the band uses unorthodox areas of their skillsets to allow themselves to soar emotionally as a collective.
In the accompanying music video for the track, The Snuts remove their signature sunglasses and cool-guy personas and allow the stunning landscapes to expose their joy.
Listen to "Summer Rain" below.
