SINGLE REVIEW: BRONTES - WOULDN'T BE ME

Occasionally #TEAMw21 like to wander slightly off genre when we hear something that is too good not to pass comment on and such a case in point is "Wouldn't Be Me" the new single from The Brontes. Hailing from Glasgow this 4 piece all female band deliver a brand of toe tapping, stirring power pop that you cannot help but enjoy.

Opening with a mixture of electric guitars and a thumping backbeat, we were hooked before a word had even been sung. When the vocals do kick in they address the inadequacies of the choice of boyfriend made by one their friends. As ever it always the friends that can see the failings, that those in a relationship can't, and this song is clearly states that being treated poorly is not something that The Brontes will put up with.

"She's dressed to the nines

He couldn't even make it on time

And I'm wondering how this came to be

Said he'd be here at eight,

Didn't tell her he'd be late

I tell you now that wouldn't be me

Got her makeup done, while he rolls another one

It's right in front of you - Why can't you see?

Has he even brushed his hair?

You act like you don't care

I tell you now that wouldn't be me"

There's lots of classic harmonies that lead into the chorus that are a joy to behold, with the chorus lyrics being more of an intervention - an awakening, clearly indicating to the recipient that she should set her sights higher.

"Time after time, you know he's going to cross the line

Why would you settle for just fine?

Move on babe

To tell you the truth, you should cut the guy loose

If you know what’s good

Move on babe"

The later verses set up a scenario where it's suggested that she should deservedly dump him on the spot

"I see this every day

Don't know why they stay

She should come my way

Who cares what he's got to say"

If you love the the sound of the GoGo's, or the early Bangles and love the harmonies of the 60's girl groups then The Brontes are all that and more. The album "Cognitive Dissonance" due in April has a further 9 slices of excellence, that will surely cement The Brontes position as ones to watch in 2026.