Formed out of the ashes of a previous band, and reuniting after a chance encounter 15-years later, London based quarter ‘The Breakdown’ are out with their latest melodic rock sizzler ‘Summer Song’. Driven by an absolutely powerful electric riff that sounds raw and unfiltered, the track possesses an element of grittiness and verve that sets it feeling like a time capsule. You can hear keen influences from a group like ‘The Smiths’ pouring into the vocal melodies and delivery as well. It’s in the riff and the melodic chorus that you start to adore ‘Summer Song’, it’s a nostalgic piece of indie rock that old-school britpop fans will definitely cherish.
With an undercurrent that points to a rather glum an despondent outlook towards modernity, the more sprightly riff and melody overbears on the otherwise dreary lyricism and tone. It’s a sizzling piece of modern rock with hints and influences of the old scattered alongside.