INTRODUCING: Broken Colours

High Wycombe’s electrifying indie-rock four-piece Broken Colours close out the year with their long-awaited EP Could Be Worse — a bold blend of stadium-sized anthems, blues-driven grit and raw, emotional storytelling. Across four tracks, the band sharpen their signature fusion of groove, grit and vulnerability, confronting themes of frustration, depression, personal growth and modern-day absurdity with unfiltered honesty.

With production helmed by James Sanger at Vibery Studios, and fresh momentum from a year of critical support and explosive live shows, Could Be Worse marks Broken Colours’ most ambitious and authentic chapter yet. From the reflective depth of “Before the Sun” to the snarling commentary of “Pretending,” the EP captures a band both evolving and doubling down on their core identity.

As they prepare for an even bigger 2025 — including an unannounced US recording trip and shows in Austin, Texas — frontman Tony breaks down the stories, struggles and sparks behind the project.

Your new EP Could Be Worse shows a mix of stadium-ready anthems and intimate, reflective tracks. What was the creative vision behind bringing these contrasting styles together on one project?

The creative blend with the 4 tracks was more focused on the meaning of the tracks. The song Before the Sun was actually written 3 years ago, but at the time it just didn't fit what we were doing and I almost got rid of it all together as it’s very personal to me “Tony” and reminds me of darker times. But this EP lyrically was a journey through my own personal growth challenges and working through depression and all sorts. To me it was my medicine to help me dissect my brain.

So to summarise yeah, the tracks are all about a similar struggle—frustration, depression—which I think is very relatable atm in this modern crazy world. I hope maybe this can help others going through similar things!

‘Pretending’ dives into themes of performative behaviour in today’s digital culture. What sparked the idea for this track, and how did you approach translating that commentary into a rock ’n’ roll sound?

I like how politely you phrased the question ha. The idea I’m sure we can all understand what it means, unless you're pretending! Performative behaviour as you put it, basically people faking it or being immoral to succeed — in some cases it's just embarrassing.To normalise influencers, OnlyFans, and reality stars… it can't be me just thinking what the hell is going on. If you’ve seen the film Idiocracy you will know what I mean, feat. Luke Wilson.

The rock ’n’ roll I thought just brings out the honesty and rawness of it all and frustration. The end part of the song is sort of a reflection — why do we do what we do? What is your purpose?

You’ve said the EP leans further into your indie-rock foundations. How has your sound evolved since your earlier releases, and what do you feel defines “the Broken Colours sound” today?

Like anything in life we have evolved musically by generally maturing. Umar Arar writing with our guitarist has also challenged me to experiment more and lean on our strengths. I don’t think our defining sound has changed too much in how I write lyrics but musically we now write as a team which has moved the sound on a bit and will continue to explore our sound and experiment.

You’ve toured across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with acts like The Zutons and The Blockheads. How have those live experiences shaped the energy and direction of this new EP?

It raised the bar! Seeing such legends and learning from them and all artists we like. I wanted a true authentic sound by proper human beings. We wanted it to really connect with listeners. We aim to improve with every song, every release, and there is fierce competition to be heard.

So yeah we put our all into this EP produced by James Sanger, Vibery Studios — it was a costly venture to get it out there, that’s just the way it is. Huge shout out to Penn Street Promotions for supporting the band on this journey.

Looking ahead to 2025, you’ve hinted at more music on the way. What can fans expect next as you continue reasserting yourselves as a creative force in the indie scene?

Yeah we're not going anywhere for a while now. EXCLUSIVE as I haven't published this yet — we're recording a new single in America at ORB Recording Studio, whilst playing a run of shows in Austin, Texas!So we will be releasing a couple singles next year while we finish off our debut album. Then in the summer through to winter you can catch us live in the UK at various festivals and shows.