Featured Tune: "Shakespeare" from Aiden Scott-Browne

Aiden Scott-Browne just dropped "Shakespeare," and let us tell you, this soul-soaked rock anthem isn't your typical indie release floating around. Rather, it's an in-your-face declaration from a guy who's been grinding it out in the music trenches for 15+ years.

The track sounds absolutely massive, and that's thanks to some killer collaboration. Producer Matt McGlinn heard this thing live and immediately knew he had to get his hands on it. McGlinn’s vision was crystal clear: channel the iconic, driving vibe of Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer.” And holy hell, did he nail it. McGlinn's the one laying down those scorching guitar parts and synth textures that give the whole thing this huge, modern pop-rock shine. Meanwhile, Nigel Simpson (from Aiden's live band El Capitan) is behind the kit, driving the whole thing forward with this relentless, propulsive energy. Then there's John Byrne's saxophone –it just cuts right through everything with this soulfulness that takes the track to another level entirely.

But at its core, “Shakespeare” is all about Aiden’s journey. Forged on the streets of his hometown, Omagh, where he cut his teeth busking and gigging in local bars, the song is an organic and honest reflection of the independent artist's struggle. It’s about the daily grind of trying to get your name out there, focusing on progress over perfection. This sentiment is perfectly captured in the song's payoff line, which Aiden shares: "I don't need Shakespeare tonight, I'm just trying to get it right." If you've ever gone after something big without a roadmap, you will feel this.

“Shakespeare” is one of those tracks that'll raise the hair on your arms—hell, Aiden got chills writing it at his piano, and you can feel that electricity crackling through every second of the recording. This is Aiden Scott-Browne stepping up to the plate, swinging for the fences. The guy's a multi-instrumentalist powerhouse who's clearly tired of playing it safe. Do yourself a favour—blast this thing on whatever streaming service you've got and let it light you up.