Glasgow’s always been the kind of city that churns out killer bands, and The Gilhoolys are keeping that tradition alive with their new single, “Bad Routine”. Released on September 26th, 2025, this track is a straight-up rock banger. Led by the formidable talent of frontman Dev, these guys have nailed a sound that feels both brand new and like that favourite jacket you’ve had forever. You know the one – comfortable but still electric.
Here’s the thing about “Bad Routine” – it knows exactly what it’s doing. That intro; Craig Connor called it right when he said it’s all about the slow burn. It tricks you into thinking you’re in for something mellow, then ooh! The lead guitar rips through with a hook so addictive you’ll be humming it for days. Sure, they’re singing about a “bad routine,” but let’s be real, there’s nothing routine about this track. It’s the good kind of bad – the kind that’ll have you smashing that replay button before the last note even dies out. These guys built something that’s gonna stick around.
The lyrics go straight into the dark stuff – we’re talking about falling into “unbelievable corruption.” Heavy, yes? But that’s exactly what you’d expect from a band with such deep Celtic roots and zero fear of speaking their mind. The Gilhoolys live by their own words, encapsulated by the band’s own mantra: “No matter how many times you fall, refuse to stay down or silent.”
It isn’t merely another single hitting the airwaves – we’re talking loud, proud, expertly crafted rock and roll that’s gonna blow the roof off when their album drops December 6th, 2025, right in their hometown. The Gilhoolys are making a point, and “Bad Routine” is a formidable opening argument. Get it on your playlist and get ready to be converted.