When two titans of the Glaswegian music scene, relocated to the neon haze of Los Angeles, decide to strip away the synth-pop polish for something more visceral, the world listens. Martin Doherty (CHVRCHES) and Jonny Scott (The Twilight Sad, Mogwai) have officially unveiled their new project, The Leaving, announcing their debut album Ultimate Buzz, set for release on April 24th via Virgin Records.
The announcement arrives alongside their new single, “Fluoxetine,” a track that doesn’t just play; it haunts. Following the “futuristic anthems” of “Saved” and “Pray,” this latest offering is a masterclass in translating grief into a sonic lifeline.
From Existential Doubt to ‘Ultimate Buzz’
Born from a period of deep personal upheaval, The Leaving is the result of a decades-long kinship. Doherty and Scott aren’t just collaborators; they are survivors of a scene that demands constant reinvention. While Doherty’s work with CHVRCHES often leans into soaring melodies, The Leaving feels like the raw nerve underneath.
“Fluoxetine” was captured in the liminal space of insomnia and hallucination. It’s a song about the desperate, often failing, desire to absorb someone else’s pain. It’s a shift from the digital precision of their previous projects toward an “instinctive alchemy”—unfiltered, heavy, and electrifyingly honest.
| Album Info | Release Details & Tracklist |
|---|---|
| Artist | The Leaving (Martin Doherty & Jonny Scott) |
| Album Title | Ultimate Buzz |
| Release Date | April 24, 2026 |
| Record Label | Avenue A / Futures ✦ / Virgin Records |
| Lead Singles | Fluoxetine, Pray, Saved |
| Official Tracklist | 1. Atmosphere 2. Fluoxetine 3. Pray 4. Speak 5. Sing 6. Saved 7. Cursed 8. Creatures 9. Ddust |
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