London’s Good Time Locomotive returns with “Burning”, a gloriously cathartic new single that melds alt-rock grit with disco swagger, proving once again why they’re one of the most exciting acts bubbling under the UK’s indie scene. Hot off their well-received 2024 EP, the band teams up with Grammy-winning producer Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters, U2) to deliver a track that’s as thematically sharp as it is irresistibly danceable.
From the first punchy synth riff and driving rhythm, “Burning” grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The song’s dual DNA—part rock anthem, part dancefloor filler—creates a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh, like if Arctic Monkeys collided with Daft Punk at a late-night therapy session. Lyrically, the band tackles toxic love with self-aware wit, turning what could be a brooding breakup song into a liberating, fist-pumping release. “It’s about how not to be a bunny boiler,” they joke, but the message resonates: sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do is light a match and walk away.
The production is polished yet punchy, with Bushby’s mix balancing wall-of-sound guitars, shimmering synths, and a rhythm section that demands movement. The chorus soars with an almost Springsteen-esque grandeur, while the verses simmer with funk-inflected tension—a testament to the band’s growth since their pandemic-born Zoom writing sessions.
For a band that only officially debuted in 2023, Good Time Locomotive sounds remarkably assured. “Burning” isn’t just a step forward—it’s a full-throttle leap, proving their ability to merge introspection with euphoria. If this is a taste of what’s to come in 2025, consider us fully on board.
A high-energy, genre-blurring triumph that burns away the past with a smile. Play it loud, dance it out, and leave the toxicity behind. Connect With Good Time Locomotive on Instagram and Spotify
