The Twilight Sad release their 4th album, Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave on Monday (27th Oct) and it might just be some of their best work yet. Ahead of its release, we sent Kevin Scott to have a chat with the band.

Sophomore release from Milwaukee-based Field Report is a stunning example of the emotional enchantment of Americana, with Chris Porterfield providing one of the vocal highlights of the year. By Kevin Scott

Ólöf Arnalds returns with a fourth album of Icelandic folk. As charming as ever, slick production and a new direction has led to a more electronic sound, but it’s one still dominated by light string-driven melodies. By Kevin Scott

Some genuine moments of wonder on Simian Ghost’s third album The Veil, but with 18 tracks, there too much filler. By Kevin Scott

Glasgow band fuse rock, blues and country into a debut album that explores Europe’s dark political history to great effect. By Kevin Scott

Benjamin Shaw’s latest effort sees the lo-fi troubadour create a rich and rewarding album packed with emotional punches. By Kevin Scott

Edinburgh five-piece release an EP that shows a wide range of styles, growing from folk-rock roots. – By Kevin Scott

Leading Scottish ‘folksperimenters’ The Phantom Band are back with a hugely creative and rewarding third album of sonic experimentation. – By Kevin Scott

Glasgow-based Call to Mind’s debut is full of richness and textures, with guitars, strings and piano creating a soothing, joyous sound. – By Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott asked some questions to singer-songwriter Dan Willson, the man behind Scottish band Withered Hand.

Seattle synth-pop project Pillar Point comes with plenty of charm but is let down by lack of consistency. By Kevin Scott

Second album from Scottish folkster Dan Willson reinforces him as one of the country’s pre-eminent lyricists. – By Kevin Scott

Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew scratches an itch on second solo outing Darlings, with largely successful results. By Kevin Scott

Impressive electronica from Glasgow outfit Machines in Heaven, that melds huge guitar lines with synths and massive bass. – By Kevin Scott

Dark lyrics set against upbeat indie melodies see Making Marks deliver a hearty dose of Scandy-pop. – By Kevin Scott

In a burgeoning modern Scottish folk scene Dante have arrived with a hugely impressive debut album that will have you wiping tears from your cheeks just in time to start dancing. – By Kevin Scott

Second album from English band Killing Fields Of Ontario delivers a satisfyingly dark folkapocalypse of an album with huge scale and ambition. – By Kevin Scott

Electronic duo Psapp return with another album of joyous experimentation and catchy melodies, but after a lengthy break between albums is it enough to re-engage with fans and entice new listeners? – By Kevin Scott

If this promising EP is anything to go by, 2014 could be a big year for the band. – By Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott had a chat with Torres about her upcoming album, Nashville, influences and the upcoming tour.

Chvrches debut arrives with huge expectations, which are easily met thanks to massive hooks and beats aplenty from the Glaswegian electro-pop trio. – By Kevin Scott