The Huddersfield outfit kick of 2023 in fine form.
On the blunt and ironic new single ‘Harry & Bruce’, Boxteles continue to showcase their effortlessly engaging alternative rock sound while coming to terms with tragedy in their own self-deprecating, tongue-in-cheek way.
Sonically, the track is absolutely stacked full of immersive, memorable moments, from its driving nature, to its irresistible melodies, to the infectious energy of the vocals. The real beauty of the track however, lies in its earnest, hilariously bleak narrative that showcases the personality and charm of the outfit that really sets them apart, highlighting the depressing reality that comes with facing adversity and loss in real life, without some cinematic moment changing the trajectory of your life in the aftermath.
“Harry & Bruce is a satirical, tongue-in-cheek look at the superhero formula. The song started as a joke between me and Rex about the fact that when Peter Parker or Bruce Wayne lost a loved one, they got superpowers, but when our parents died (his Mum, my Dad), we got ziltch. No webs, no batarangs. This gave me the idea to write the song. It’s funny and desperate. I find that when horrible things happen to me (and a lot of you, I’m sure will agree), we make jokes to cope. That’s kind of what this song is about. I’m also being completely honest when I say, “I can’t do somersaults” ‘cos I really can’t, I’d break my bloody neck.” – Tom Bedford
