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Lo Rays Ignite a New Era with Their Explosive Single “Scapegoat”

thisaktmusic

1 Dec, 2025

Lo Rays’ latest release, “Scapegoat,” is an electrifying statement of evolution, heavier, sharper, and undeniably more self-assured. The Glasgow pop-metal trio have been steadily building a reputation across the UK alternative scene, but this track feels like the moment they stop asking for space and start claiming it.

“Scapegoat” throws listeners into a clash of glitchy electronics, crushing guitars, and a chorus big enough to level a festival tent. Laura Takala’s vocals slice through the mix with equal parts melody and defiance, embodying the song’s core message: releasing the pressure to be understood and embracing the power of being misread. Her delivery carries a rawness that feels earned, not manufactured.

Produced by George Perks, Takala, and guitarist Scott Bathgate, the track benefits from its fully studio-recorded approach. Everything hits harder: the riffs have more weight, the synthetic textures shimmer with precision, and the transitions are razor-clean without losing emotion. Lo Rays promised a grittier, glitch-driven era, and “Scapegoat” delivers exactly that.

The accompanying music video, filmed by Chris Wade (Dogbrain Videos) and featuring DIY green-screen elements crafted by Takala, amplifies their post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk identity in a visual world they’ve been steadily shaping through social media and stagecraft.

Since their self-produced Algorithm Gods EP, Lo Rays have been hailed as one of Scotland’s most exciting rising acts, earning BBC acknowledgements, festival slots, and a rapidly expanding fanbase. “Scapegoat” is their strongest and most compelling work yet, a fearless sonic upgrade that proves Lo Rays aren’t just emerging; they’re arriving with force.

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