Scout Gillett officially returns with the announcement of her sophomore album ‘Tough Touch’ arriving March 6 via Slouch Records. The lead single “Too Fast To Last” is out now along with a self-directed music video that captures the kinetic energy of her recent travels. This new collection of songs emerged from a period of major transition involving a move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and a grueling international touring schedule. Recorded largely live at a studio in Austin with producer Stuart Sikes, the tracks feature a collaborative chemistry developed during an unconventional build-a-band tour. The instrumentation leans into a gritty cosmic twang that provides a perfect foundation for her powerful vocal delivery and sharpened lyrical focus.
The songwriting process for this record began on a four-track Tascam portastudio in a Bed-Stuy bedroom where Gillett prioritized the craft of writing over digital production. This record is a defiant and beautifully executed statement of independence that proves she is one of the most exciting voices in modern indie rock. She draws from influences like Lucinda Williams and PJ Harvey to create a sound that is both raw and expansive. Following the album release, she kicks off a headlining tour through Europe alongside select dates in the United States. Fans can catch her live in Los Angeles at Zebulon this February and in New York City at TV Eye on March 8.
‘Tough Touch’ Track Listing:
Too Fast To Last
Coney Island
Gonna Change
Blur
Secret Life of Trees
If I Stay
Cherry Blossoms
Control
Tough Touch
Sweet Dreams
Tour Dates:
02/08/2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
03/08/2026 – New York City, NY – TV Eye
03/19/2026 – Leeds, UK – Headrow House
03/25/2026 – Hamburg, DE – Goldener Salon