Broken Colours are closing out the year swinging—and honestly, it’s about time. Their long-awaited EP ‘Could Be Worse’ finally lands, and it’s a four-track crash-course in everything that makes this High Wycombe outfit such a force: big riffs, bigger hooks, and that signature indie-rock swagger packed with heart.
If you’ve been following the band, you’ll recognise three of its tracks—“Brother,” “Before The Sun,” and “Hey It’s Me.” Together, they paint the full spectrum of Broken Colours’ sound. One moment they’re firing off stadium-sized anthems, the next they’re easing into something more reflective and intimate. That dynamic range has always been one of their strengths, and here it feels even sharper.
But the real centrepiece of the EP is the new single “Pretending.” It’s bluesy, loud, and totally unbothered about holding back—Broken Colours in their pure, gritty element. The track leans into emphatic, shout-it-back choruses and riffs built for festival fields. There’s a nostalgic rock ’n’ roll flavour to it, but with a fresh, modern bite that keeps it from ever feeling dated.
Lyrically, “Pretending” digs into something deeper than its wild energy might suggest. In a world where clout-chasing is practically a hobby, the band calls out the performative side of modern culture—the kind where even acts of kindness become content. It’s bold, frustrated, and a little fed up… in the best way.
As always, the band’s identity is unmistakable. Broken Colours draws on funk, rock, and indie influences—from Arctic Monkeys to Jamiroquai—and fuses them into performances that feel explosive whether on stage or in your headphones. With a track record that includes touring across the UK, Denmark, and Italy—and sharing stages with names like The Zutons and Jake Bugg—they’ve long cemented themselves as a band to watch live.
