Guitar Energy, tight grooves, this new realease from Broken Colours has the lot.
NMR – I confess I follow what producer James Sanger gets involved with as its usually preetty good !…this is no exception, solid arrangement, no nonsense mix and production, the vocals fire out at you and hit hard, the message is loud and clear, these guys want you take notice.
How can you not, with this new release – Pretending check it out .
Broken Colours ( Indie Pop ) New release Pretending.
Broken Colours are back and looking to end the year on a high with the long-awaited release of their new EP, Could Be Worse. The four-track project expands further into the band’s indie-rock-filled universe, showcasing their most confident and expansive work to date.
The EP features three previously released singles — ‘Brother’, ‘Before The Sun’, and ‘Hey It’s Me’ — each highlighting the band’s broad approach to indie songwriting. From stadium-sized anthems to more reserved, reflective ballads, Could Be Worse captures the vast scope of Broken Colours’ sound and reinforces their intense creative drive.
Also included is ‘Pretending’, the latest single to be lifted from the EP. A blues-tinged yet undeniably rock ’n’ roll anthem, the track sees the band doubling down on the hard-hitting sound that first earned them attention. Built around emphatic sing-along choruses and towering riffs, the song leans into a nostalgic feel while retaining a sharp, contemporary edge.
Speaking about the track, the band explain:
“In a constantly evolving modern world, where fame, money, and recognition seem to be at everyone’s fingertips, it feels like people will do anything to achieve these. This is where the song ‘Pretending’ comes in, highlighting this very issue. In a world where people give money to homeless individuals just for video views, it makes us question society — and that’s just one example.”
About Broken Colours
Hailing from High Wycombe, Broken Colours are a four-piece indie outfit blending funk-edged grooves with gritty rock sensibilities to deliver truly electrifying performances. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Jamiroquai and Arctic Monkeys, the band first burst onto the scene with their acclaimed self-titled EP in 2016.
Since then, they have toured across the UK, Denmark, and Italy, sharing stages with The Blockheads, Jake Bugg, The Zutons, and The Subways — further cementing their reputation as a must-see live act. Looking ahead to 2025, Broken Colours are set to reassert themselves as a creative force to be reckoned with, with more new music firmly on the horizon.
Producer – James Sanger
