A home within the suburbs, a household, an workplace job… what are the implications of residing a cookie-cutter existence? HIGHWAYVES confront this head-on on their new single ‘THINGS COULD BE WORSE.’

HIGHWAYVES – THINGS COULD BE WORSE

Issues May Be Worse is an anthemic observe that sees the band imagining what their lives can be like in the event that they selected to stroll the ready-made path society expects us to.

Fortunately for us as listeners, the group rejected that colourless existence and pursued their ardour as a substitute. The result’s HIGHWAYVES, an inventive collective hailing from the Isle of Man. The group have their roots within the grittiness of grunge music in addition to the hazy wonderlands of shoe gaze. That mixture makes for a sound that feels each punchy and dreamy, pushed by explosive lyrics that talk to the group’s private experiences whereas additionally tapping into humanity’s collective unconscious.

They just do that on ‘THINGS COULD BE WORSE,’ which boasts manufacturing credit from Robin Schmidt of 24-96, a Grammy-nominated mastering engineer whose resume contains stints with the likes of Elton John, The 1975, beabadoobee, and lots of extra. The tune, which sees lead singer and lyricist Brad imagining how his future might need turned out if he had opted for a standard life as a substitute of chasing his desires, is a must-listen this yr for followers of alt-rock. Followers of Dry Cleansing will discover one thing to like right here.

The energetic guitar riffs and in-your-face message make the observe one that’s simply as efficient at sparking conversations with associates over a pint as it’s at prompting a solo jam session in your commute dwelling. With a driving refrain that takes intention on the maddeningly boring existence of a life another person has outlined for you, ‘THINGS COULD BE WORSE’ forces us as listeners to ask ourselves who we’re residing for — who we truly are, or for who we expect society desires us to be. 

With a string of stable releases this yr and a powerful following throughout Europe and america, it’s clear that HIGHWAYVES are already on their approach to large issues — and so they’re simply getting began.

A home within the suburbs, a household, an workplace job — what are the implications of residing a cookie-cutter existence? HIGHWAYVES confront this head-on on their new single ‘THINGS COULD BE WORSE,’ an anthemic observe that sees the band imagining what their lives can be like in the event that they selected to stroll the ready-made path society expects us to.

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