Broadside – “King of Nothing / Empty” (Victory Records)
Following the path most recently taken by All Time Low,
Broadside transcends the youthful pop-punk exuberance they’ve made a name for
themselves with on their two latest tracks, “King of Nothing” and “Empty,” the
band’s first new music in nearly two years. “King of Nothing” presents
something more mature than fans of the band are used to, combining elements of
alt-pop and alt-rock with subtle underpinnings of synth; a track about the
heartbreak of loneliness (‘I’m such a mess, I’ve lost all control, erased all I
know…rotting here alone…feels like I’m running through a prison with the lights
out, paranoia mixed with white clouds,’ vocalist Ollie Baxxter sings). “Empty”
follows suit, giving off a distinct Every Avenue vibe, with similarly penned
bars (‘How you got me feeling so empty, and I don’t wanna be alone, I’m a mess
when I’m feelin empty’). Broadside is set to release a new album next year, the
follow-up to 2017’s Paradise, and if
“King of Nothing” and “Empty” are any indication of the sonic direction the
band is headed, it appears good things are in store for all of us.
Go Download: “King of Nothing”
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