Scottish Alternative Indie band The New Routines have toured across the UK to fans in major cities, from London to Aberdeen. Their latest single ‘Would Everything Be Better If’ is a stellar example of their talent and abilities as a band.
The song’s extended intro includes a catchy guitar hook and loud drums. As the singer begins to croon softly, the music becomes more mellow. The track switches up half way through, adopting a faster pace. This provides a captivating twist in the song, and it comes as no surprise that it’s a fan favourite which became known as “the song with the beatswitch”. The song is reminiscent of bands such as Wallows, Circa Waves and Cassia, with its memorable electric guitar and melodic vocals.
With ruminative and honest lyrics, the track divulges the nagging questions surrounding a turbulent relationship. In the bridge the phrase “Would everything be better if” is repeated with a series of scenarios stitched to the end of each line, which creates a feeling of uneasiness. There is a sense of resolve in the song’s final line, “Hurry up and leave please”, as the narrator has made his decision to call it quits.
Having sold out iconic Scottish venues such as Edinburgh’s Sneaky Pete’s, and made a successful debut on the English scene in 2023, The New Routines are well on their way to being the next big indie band. ‘Would Everything Be Better If’ is out now and available to listen to on streaming services. To keep up to date with the band and see what they do next, connect with them on social media.