Art rarely works on a schedule. Sometimes the pieces fall together easily; other times, they have to fall apart before anything meaningful can emerge. For Copper Lungs, the journey of their new single Brushed In Gold is a reflection of that messy, magical process.
Originally shelved after several failed attempts to make it work, the track came back to life mid-recording process when the Dundee-based 4-piece abandoned expectations and let it evolve into something new. The result is a sparkling, pop-forward song that glides effortlessly between vulnerability and confidence, sitting in quiet contrast to the band’s usual heavier rock edge.
With its addictive chorus landing early, Brushed In Gold already sounds like a banger. But just when you think you’ve got the track figured out, Copper Lungs blows it wide open with an explosive climax that hits like a sudden adrenaline rush. It’s big, it’s bold, and it’s a little bit unexpected!
Written during long car rides to gigs, frontman Darren’s reflections on the tension between chasing dreams and showing up for family will ring achingly true for any musician trying to break into the scene.
And when you think about it, there’s even a poetic irony here: a song about second-guessing and sacrifice nearly became a sacrifice itself. But by embracing a new approach and trusting their instincts, Copper Lungs ended up with a song that is now a standout.
Ahead of their new album Broken Beautiful (out May 16), the pop rockers have also rolled out one of the most creative launch ideas we’ve seen in a while: a virtual escape room that lets fans unlock exclusive previews of songs by solving puzzles tied to the album. It’s part game, part sneak peek, and all very on-brand for a band that clearly isn’t content to just hit “post” and hope for the best.
With big shows on the horizon and a growing fanbase eager for more, Copper Lungs’ DIY spirit and clever execution may be the blueprint for modern independent success!
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