After captivating listeners with last year’s ‘Not Giving In’, High Wycombe’s electrifying four-piece Broken Colours return with their powerful new single, ‘Hey It’s Me’. Diving headfirst into themes of mental health, the band harness their signature indie-rock energy to deliver a track that’s as honest as it is irresistibly danceable. With groove-driven basslines, roaring guitar riffs, and authentic, relatable lyricism, ‘Hey It’s Me’ stands out as an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to face their inner struggles head-on.
So we catch up with Broken Colours to unpack the story behind ‘Hey It’s Me’, explore their creative evolution, and hear what’s next as they continue their mission to connect, empower, and electrify audiences across the globe.
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Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in music?
Tony – I started writing at 13, i found it helped me to deal with my emotions and then i got hooked and never looked back.
Umar – I started writing around the same age as Tony, although I do remember my family saying that I came up with little songs as early as 4 or 5. Something about a Dinosaur?
Who are your biggest musical influences and how have they shaped your sound?
Tony – When starting out for me, it was all about The kooks, Blocparty, The Subways. Luke Pritchard really shaped me as a singer/songwriter in my early days. But over time, my musical influences have evolved.
Umar – In my early years I was heavily influenced by the likes of 3 Doors Down and Poets of the Fall. I later acquired a heavier taste for more Djenty stuff like Periphery. It pretty much made me an all rounder.
Was there a specific moment or experience that made you decide to pursue music seriously?
Tony – Not particularly, I’ve been performing since 16 and I’ve always had a love for it. I’ve found it a great release.
Umar – Music has always been in me. Really thinking about it, I’ve always wanted to take it seriously even since high school. I remember not giving a damn about my exams fully expecting to go into music full time.
Can you walk us through your typical songwriting process?
Tony – Our songwriting style has evolved since we first started writing. Nowadays, Tony would normally come up with the lyrics and Umar would normally write the music. Or it could go the other way. Once we’ve fleshed out a workable demo, we’d take it to the band who would add their flavour.
How do you find inspiration for your music and lyrics?
Tony: Through life’s lessons.
What themes or messages do you hope listeners take away from your music?
Tony: Hope the listeners can reflect on the music and maybe it can help them in their life.
Umar: Let’s just say to make the world a better place.
What challenges have you faced as an emerging artist in the music industry?
Tony: Most challenges we have faced are financial ones. And trying to keep up in a forever changing music industry.
Umar: Social media. (it helps, but mostly it doesn’t because it’s mainly your friends just ignoring your posts.)
What has been the most rewarding aspect of your musical journey so far?
Tony: Touring parts of the world, meeting great people and making a difference in their life in one way or another. Charting alongside legends and supporting our heroes.
Umar: I one hundred percent agree with that, I’d like to add getting an endorsement from Aria Guitars and sharing the stage with my childhood heroes in 3 Doors Down.
Tony: Big up Aria.
How do you stay true to yourself and your artistry in a constantly evolving industry?
Tony: We’ve always stayed true to ourselves and I think that’s evident in our music. But we are aware of the changing industry. We will adapt while staying true to ourselves.
What can fans expect from you in the near future? Any upcoming projects or tours?
Umar: Well we’ve just come out with our new single Hey It’s Me. But it doesn’t stop there. We’ve got a few tour dates coming up around the country, another few singles on the way before the EP drops and we’re working on plenty more behind the scenes.
Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?
Tony: In an ideal world, I’d hope we would have dropped around 2 to 3 albums by this point and be touring the world. The only way is up. Watch this space.
Umar: *drops the mic.
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Watch the video for Broken Colours’ ‘Hey It’s Me’ below.
