Highroad No. 28's new single, “And I Suffer,” rifles through a wound and manhandles it into the shape of something profoundly human. The track is a swan dive into the visceral tools of suffering, persistence, and the quietly formidable strength that comes from never quitting, even when it seems like the world would prefer you to do so.
“And I Suffer” demands attention with its ’90s alt-rock-influenced beats and shadowy electronics. The tune builds like a storm, dark, immersive, and striking, but there is a beating pulse of defiance in every chord. It’s Highroad’s performance that holds the ache and armor here, allowing the listener to feel hurt but also know what can return as propulsion.
There is no mincing of words in the song. It’s about confronting personal struggles, recognizing the weight of suffering, and yet standing tall in the rubble. Highroad does not romanticize pain so much as it records its honesty, the way it will strip you down, but also, somehow, reveal what is left when everything else has been stripped away.
There’s something that feels deeply relieving about “And I Suffer.” It’s not a song that indulges in wallowing, instead, it fights back. The production stacks heavy guitars against electronics, making room for despair alongside determination. It’s music for late nights, for gentle perseverance, for anyone who has ever been shattered but refused to be defined by that.
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