Lowlife was a Scottish post-punk and dream pop band from Grangemouth, active between 1985 and 1997. Formed by vocalist Craig Lorentson and former Cocteau Twins bassist Will Heggie, their music blended atmospheric melodies with introspective lyrics, drawing comparisons to Joy Division and New Order. Their debut album, *Permanent Sleep* (1986), received critical acclaim, followed by *Diminuendo* (1987), often regarded as their finest work. Despite limited commercial success, Lowlife cultivated a dedicated cult following, influencing the alternative music scene with their evocative soundscapes. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowlife_%28band%29?utm_source=openai))