Broods: Mother & Father

Mother & Father;
I came across Broods by just aimlessly searching videos on YouTube which has become part of my daily routine. Their single Bridges came up on my 'recommended' so I thought I'd give it a listen. When looking for new artists I seek new and different sounds. Any band that uses a synthesizer instantly gets my attention as the variety of sound they can make is endless. Therefore Broods appealed to me from the very first note. Mother & Father is my favourite song off their album, Evergreen, which was released in August this year. The song starts with a repetitive drum beat which echoes throughout the whole track. Sounds are gradually added before the soft female vocals are introduced. The song explores the themes of family, growing up and the difficulties of being an adult. I found the song incredibly relatable to the stage I am in my life right now. I am continually looking back in envy of my younger self at a time when there was no responsibilty. When I had the freedom to enjoy the little things in life. When I was hugged in the safety net of my mum and dad. 
'I remember the time when a kiss on the hand was enough,
Cause we knew we were free,
And we knew what it meant to be loved'
And as time progresses into adulthood (or in this case as the song progresses into the chorus) the worries start to set in about leaving home.
'I don't want to wake up lonely,
I don't want to just be fine.'
I believe this to be an accurate representation of what growing up into adulthood really does feel like. It's amazing how Broods can portray it so perfectly in very few words. I also LOVE how their band name can relate to what they actually sing about, in this case brooding over the matter of leaving home and moving on.
The brother sister duo from New Zealand have recently toured with the likes of Haim and Sam Smith where they have gained a mass following. I'm eager for them to come over to the UK and play some killer gigs over here too! Forteloud's one to watch.


Jamie

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