Start Static have released their new single ‘Applaud-O-Meter’.

Recorded with Bruce Rintoul at 45-A-Side, the track is the third release taken from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Resolve’, due for release in 2019.

The band explained ‘Applaud-o-meter’ is about the trials and tribulations that most musicians will relate to, and that have become part of being in a band, written from the perspective of a crooked promoter who is taking advantage of the bright-eyed musicians trying to make their way.

Speaking of the track, they said: “The title, ‘Applaud-o-meter’ describes Battle-Of-The-Bands competitions where progress is defined by how many people you bring to the show – rather than the talent on display. Tickets to these events are expensive, and bands often make losses trying to entice the largest numbers into the shows – to maximise their chances. Now would be a good time to point out that we love what we do, and we have a lot of fun doing it. It’s also important to note that there are a lot of people and venues out there who work their fingers and bank balances to the bone to keep music alive – it’s just that you have to kiss a lot of frogs!”

The new release comes ahead of the band’s show at Glasgow’s 13th Note in Glasgow on November 30th.

With lyrics surrounding an extremely relatable topic for any artist, ‘Applaud-O-Meter’ encapsulates Start Static’s signature sound flowing with riffs and glistening guitar, with easy to learn lyrics you’ll be singing along in no time.

You can watch the video for ‘Applaud-O-Meter’ below: