Glasgow’s Dialects are a post-rock force of nature capable of ambient, cinematic post-rock but with the ability to let loose with a cacophony of noise, spearheaded by thunderous guitars and perforating drums. Double A-side ‘Illusory/When You Die, You’re Truly Alone’ unleashes both sides of the band’s equally impressive sound.

‘Illusory’ hits you with its infectious drumbeat and swelling guitars that progress through thick chords and tapped, ambient lead guitar lines. It pulsates and grows, hooking you in with dynamic changes and clever timings until it reaches its crescendo. In contrast, ‘When You Die, You’re Truly Alone’ slowly grows through gentle drums and sparse guitars; carefully selected notes build the atmosphere and deepen your emotional attachment to the song’s journey.

Dialects blew me away at this year’s StrangeForms Festival with an impassioned performance and this double A-side only strengthens the excitement surrounding this band. Their ability to blend so many aspects of post-rock into one package is unrivalled and I’m anxiously awaiting more music and the chance to see them live again.