Music: “Last Night’s Makeup”: In Vertigo Unleash Glasgow’s New Sound of Controlled Chaos

In Vertigo are a five-piece alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, bringing a dynamic fusion of alt-rock, nu-metal, and pop-punk to the forefront of the UK’s rising heavy scene. Their music thrives on tension and texture — combining aggression, melody, and theatricality in equal measure. Each member draws from distinct musical influences, and together they craft songs that feel both cinematic and immediate, merging raw emotion with explosive performance energy.

Founded by longtime collaborators Scott, McGowan, and Richie, the trio’s deep-rooted chemistry anchors the band’s sound, while frontwoman Coast adds a fierce, dramatic edge — her background in musical theatre shaping the group’s larger-than-life stage presence. Completing the lineup, Jenkins brings weight and grit through inventive riff writing and rhythmic experimentation. Since their debut at King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution, In Vertigo have carved out a reputation for shows that are as visually commanding as they are sonically immersive.

“Last Night’s Makeup” dives headfirst into the volatile emotions of identity, desire, and self-reflection — dressed in the sonic palette of early-2000s nu-metal rebellion. Built on churning riffs, urgent vocals, and a rhythm section that pulses with restless intent, the track captures the band’s heavier side, contrasting the melodic tone of their debut single “Klay.”

There’s grit beneath the glamour and chaos within the control — a statement of intent from a band already finding their own lane. With “Last Night’s Makeup,” In Vertigo deliver a track that’s both nostalgic and new, solidifying their status as one of Glasgow’s most thrilling alternative rock exports.

Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/in_vertigo_band/