On "Blinders On," their newest single, Hawai'i punk outfit Aura Bora project a gritty yet fearless anthem for dreamers who refuse to be defined by others' opinions. With edgy guitars and irresistible energy driven by the identifiable voice of Jhune Liwanag, this song embodies the spirit of pop-punk with a modern sound full of DIY attitude.
"Blinders On" confronts negativity, inspired by running into someone who had the nerve to talk shit about the band. Instead of showing anger about it, Aura Bora turned a negative experience into art, and the result is pure electric empowerment. Liwanag's vocals pierce the sound like the sun cutting through storm clouds, exhibiting both defiance and clarity. Aura Bora's creative process is highly collaborative and natural.
They work up songs by jamming, trading voice memos, and recording them through the compressed scrim of shared chaos, until they cohere into something powerful. "Blinders On" captures that energy, imperfect in the best way, alive with the spontaneity of a late-night garage jam where passion trumps polish. Mixing pop-punk's raw insistence, indie rock's self-scrutable, and power pop's catchy punch lines, Aura Bora makes for a sound that feels both new and reflective. With this release, Aura Bora shows that they're making a mark.
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