Canadian indie rock 'n' roll band The Bankes Brothers have released their new single, "Where Do We Go From Here?" They achieve a delicate balance of raw energy and sincere reflection. The song, lifted from their same-titled upcoming EP due out September 26th on 2025 Recordings, is an aural investigation of the dirty, messy, lovelorn territory that is the human heart.
The track demands attention with a high-octane drive typical of the Brothers' sound, but its one key difference is a vulnerability that's woven into the fabric of this song. Co-vocalist and guitarist, Nelson Bankes, peels back the layers of the complicated world of attachment and commitment, based on friends who are caught in dysfunctional relationships. His poignant vocal performance perfectly conveys the exhilaration and the agony of loving someone who can be so reckless and self-destructive.
Recorded with renowned producer Gus van Go at Toronto's Boiler Room Studios, adding that touch of magic to the track without distracting from its emotional core. Each instrument appears custom-fitted to echo the story's peaks and depths, propulsive guitars accentuate moments of drama, while delicate melodic touches create space for quiet contemplation. It's a sound that seems as jumbled and unpredictable as the relationships it depicts.
"Where Do We Go From Here?" brings to the fore the blind faith, delicate optimism, and studied effort that are often required in human connections, the desire to make it work despite warning signs, the silent willingness for something to change, and the lingering doubt about when to walk away. But even in tension, there's a cathartic force that transforms the song into something less a lament than a celebration of love, in all its flawed, messy glory.
The Bankes Brothers have penned a track that feels immediately relatable while being invigorating. Indie and alternative rock enthusiasts will get sucked in by the song's emotional depths and put a tap in their step from its riveting progression. With such a release statement, The Bankes Brothers are solidifying their status as one of Canada's most vital voices in modern indie rock, artists who remain genuine without compromising energy. "Where Do We Go From Here?" is out now, littered with unforgettable riffs that challenge their audience to look love in the face.
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