Borderline, New Zealand’s coolest band, has dropped what might be their most soul-stirring track yet. “When It’s Raining” is an emotional punch to the gut that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt truly alone.
And these artists don’t hold back on the feels, with frontman Ben Glanfield’s vocals cutting through the melancholy like a lighthouse beam in stormy weather. His lyrics about invisibility and disconnect hit home in a world where we’re supposedly more connected than ever.
Piano-Driven Heartache
What makes this tune special? The haunting piano work carries the emotional weight throughout. The lower keys create an atmospheric foundation that’s both beautiful and slightly unsettling, exactly how proper sadness feels.
The Auckland-based band describes it as capturing that all-consuming moment when anger and sadness completely take over, leaving you unable to see any light at the end of the tunnel.
Well, it’s not exactly party music, but it’s real. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.
Moreover, the band aims to help listeners feel less alone through their music. That is the power of songs like “When It’s Raining,” offering a sense of understanding and connection.
In other words, Borderline goes beyond performing, reaching out to those struggling with similar emotions.
Studio Magic Meets Raw Emotion
Recorded at Auckland’s legendary Roundhead Studios, the whole composition benefits from the production expertise of Joel Jones (who’s worked with Will Swinton and alayna) and Nic Manders (known for his work with SIX60 and Katchafire).
Mastering wizard Vivek Gabriel (The Paper Kites, Avantdale Bowling Club) puts the final polish on this emotional gem.
Visual Poetry
The accompanying music video is pure atmospheric brilliance. Shot entirely in black and white, it features the band performing amid torrential rain, a perfect visual metaphor for the emotional downpour within the lyrics.
Not to mention, there’s something hypnotic about watching them play through the deluge, completely committed to the moment.
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