In times such as these, with panic buying in the isles, and concerts, tours and all manner of musical events being cancelled or scrapped altogether, it is clear that, at this moment in time, we all need as much positivity as we can get.

Step forward Biskee Brisht!

Like a ray of colourful sunlight in the gloom-laden skies, the island’s happiest folk-pop group have announced the details of their latest single, set to be released this weekend.

The six-piece group unveil ’Sick and Tired’, their latest single, tomorrow (Friday).

Those of you who are familiar with the group will instantly recognise the song, as it is one of their most popular tunes in their set.

’Sick and Tired’ is a wonderfully catchy song, one that is guaranteed to get lodged in your head for a fair while.

It is the fourth single from the group ahead of their debut album, scheduled for release this spring.

The song is written by singer and ukelele maestro Ruby Biscoe-Taylor, who described the song as an ’upbeat ode to new relationships and life’s transitions’.

It takes its lead from a feel-good, infectious, mariachi-style brass section, reminiscent of the group Beirut, supplied by trombonist Colin Furner and Django Kinley, on the trumpet.

Also featuring are driving guitars from David Kinley and Matt Brewster, on bass and some pretty handy, virtuosic accordion playing by John Kaighin.

The track was recorded, mixed and mastered on the island by Gypo at Ballagroove Studios and funded by The Arts Council and Culture Vannin.

’Sick and Tired’ will be available to listen to or purchase online on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and Soundcloud.

Previous songs released by the group are the tracks ’Not Again’, ’The Fall’ and ’This Won’t End Well’, which came out earlier this year.

To hear more from Biskee Brisht, including more music, videos, gigs and merchandise, you can follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube or Spotify.

Elsewhere, as these are uncertain times in most areas of life, never mind the island’s musical community, keep an eye on the Island Life gig guide, on page 30, and online, and we’ll keep you up to speed to what, if any, bands are hitting the pubs and small venues.

Let us know if you have any gigs or music releases, indeed any thing at all you would like to have mentioned in the Manx Sound Exchange.

Thanks for reading!