Under the Radar: F.O. Machete

Natasha Noramly and Paul Mellon’s new record is bursting with infectious pop melodies, noisy guitars and sharp lyrics, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon

Alternative rock duo F.O. Machete return with Brace Position, their second album since reuniting in 2023, released on 26 November through not-for-profit label Last Night From Glasgow.

Natasha Noramly and Paul Mellon have built a reputation for their melodic, guitar-driven sound, supporting TV On The Radio, Broken Social Scene and Dinosaur Jr. Their 2025 comeback album Mother of a Thousand, reached No. 4 in the Scottish Albums Chart and No. 16 in the UK Independent Albums Chart.

Produced by Paul Savage of Chem 19, whose credits include Mogwai, The Delgados and Paolo Nutini, the new record is bursting with infectious pop melodies, noisy guitars and sharp lyrics. Previous singles Sleeper Cell and I’m Fine Are You are followed by Lost and Found Girl, arriving on 20 November.

The band play Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland Ballroom on 11 December, supporting Goodbye Mr Mackenzie, followed by an official album launch party at The Mash House in Edinburgh on 12 December, see https://linktr.ee/fomachete

Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide, see www.borntobewide.co.uk

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