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Ahead of the release of their forthcoming second album Life Is Bliss, Glasgow punks Gallus today share new single ‘MK Des’, a poignant reflection on change, memory and the feeling of watching the places you love slowly disappear.

Produced and mixed by Blair Crichton of Dead Pony, ‘MK Des’ is the latest track to be lifted from ‘Life Is Bliss’, due for release on 25 September via Marshall Records. While recent single ‘Sick Bastards’ showcased the band's trademark chaos, humour and self-inflicted destruction, ‘MK Des’ reveals a more reflective side of Gallus.

Inspired by the changing face of Glasgow, the song mourns a city that no longer feels quite the same. Once home to thriving music venues, clubs and bars, Sauchiehall Street now bears the scars of economic and cultural decline, with landmarks such as the ABC left standing as reminders of what has been lost.

Rather than dwelling in nostalgia, ‘MK Des’ explores the uncomfortable reality of growing older and seeing familiar places change around you. It's a song about fear of missing out, not just on nights gone by, but on entire versions of a city and a life that no longer exist.

Speaking about the track, Gallus say: "'MK Des' is about looking around and realising that places you thought would always be there aren't anymore. The song is rooted in Glasgow, but it's really about a feeling that a lot of people can relate to. Whether it's a venue, a neighbourhood or a period of your life, everyone has something they're worried about losing. It's one of the more reflective moments on the record".

The track takes its name from a man the band met while recording their debut album in Milton Keynes. After spending an evening together, they were struck by his stories of missed opportunities and his longing for experiences he felt had passed him by. A few years later, the band found themselves empathising with those same feelings, ultimately inspiring one of the album's most personal tracks.