The keen reader might remember British indie rock outfit Broken Colours from a feature we published earlier this year, praising ‘Before The Sun’ as “a perfect refuge in slow-moving ballad territories”, a place that the band found comfortable enough to revisit, as their latest effort ‘Brother’ proudly showcases. Taking a break from the roaring, funk-infused forays of their previous records (‘Hey It’s Me’ being a perfect example of that), ‘Brother’ doubles down on meaningful and evocative songwriting, echoing the band’s longstanding commitment to purposeful and personal lyricism.
From a sonic standpoint, the single is certainly heartwarming and relatable, with gentle guitars and cinematic keys highlighting Broken Colours’ three-dimensional and sharp lead vocals, here delivering a tale of friendship and brotherhood. Especially as an antidote for life’s dark corners and challenges. What’s more, ‘Brother’ is part of a cohesive collection of songs, a body of work that will solidify in an upcoming EP, set to be released later this year.
Delving deeper into the song’s lyricism, Broken Colours explain: “We wrote ‘Brother’ about the Band of Brothers we were in, but mainly about Umar [lead guitarist], as we started this latest project together. When I met Umar, a couple of our old band members were leaving, and I was in a dark place; meeting him was fate. This song is about unity and hope, in such harsh times, this is all we have.”
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