Glasgow's post-indie five-piece Flair have released their new single, Nausea. We asked the band's guitarist Louis Collum the BIG questions . . .
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The track is taken from their upcoming second studio EP, For Lack of a Better Word, which arrives in July.
Speaking about Nausea, vocalist and lyricist Tony Collum says, "It emerged during a few bleak winter studio sessions in Glasgow in late 2025. The song reflects the inner pressures we faced at the time.
"Nausea channels spiraling thoughts and the emotions behind the pressures of line-up changes, tumultuous relationships and restless ambitions."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Hello! We’re Flair, a band from Glasgow, Scotland. We’ve been together since 2023 and have just released a new single, Nausea.
How would you describe your music?
Our music is often described as brooding and atmospheric, crossing a variety of genres. We combine elements of post-rock ambience with heavy riffs to create a sound that pushes and pulls listeners through our tracks. Our music features reverb-soaked guitars over strong basslines, paired with melancholic vocal melodies. We believe that our live shows and EPs shouldn’t simply be song after song, but rather an immersive experience. At our shows, every noise and detail contributes to a building sense of unease and tension. Recently, we’ve worked to make the whole thing quite a theatrical experience.
Who are your musical inspirations?
There are so many. We’re influenced by contemporary acts such as Fontaines D.C., The Strokes, and LCD Soundsystem, but also by a wide variety of other bands. We love everything that came out of Manchester in the late ’70s and early ’80- groups like Joy Division, The Fall, and The Smiths. A recent obsession of ours has been the early 1967 Velvet Underground live shows when they were still with Andy Warhol, as well as Sonic Youth’s mid-’80s experimental/noise works. Those live shows had a cinematic quality that continues to inspire us. And we can’t forget Godspeed You! Black Emperor - the list could go on forever.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
The first gig I went to was The Specials at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. An amazing gig in an incredible venue. The Specials have a legendary fanbase, and it was unforgettable to see the room filled with die-hard punks and mods dancing to songs released over thirty years ago. It would be a dream to have such a committed fanbase after 30 or 40 years of touring!
What was the first record you ever bought?
The first record I ever bought was a re-issue of Parallel Lines by Blondie. An unbelievable album - every track on side one still sounds absolutely massive. The drums on the album are phenomenal and drive every track perfectly. All hail the genius of Clem Burke.
What’s your favourite song right now?
I’ve been listening a lot to Ear 2 Ear by Anaia.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now" - Bob Dylan.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A Pair of Brown Eyes - The Pogues.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Instagram, Spotify, Linktree,
Alan Corr
