Liverpool’s rising rock quartet Keyside have returned with their latest single ‘Runaway’, a powerful ode to resilience, wrapped in irresistible Indie hooks reminiscent of bands like The La’s or The Smiths.
With lyrics revealing a social conscience that goes deeper than their uplifting melodies might suggest, frontman Dan Parker says the single is about “how hard it can be for young people growing up in a difficult household”, with its lyrics exploring the liberating feeling of breaking free from the pressures of home life and discovering the world beyond. It’s a theme that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant, especially when delivered through Parker’s soulful vocals and the band’s jangly, melancholic melodies.
Recorded at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool and produced by Chris Taylor (who’s recently worked with Noel Gallagher and The Coral), ‘Runaway’ is another great hit from the band who'll be supporting Blossoms next month. The production is polished yet retains enough grit to keep the track grounded, whilst Parker’s audibly raw accent maintains the track’s authenticity, grounding the song in its Merseyside roots.
These local roots are important to their sound and shine through as the track masterfully encapsulates the Scouse music scene through both its sound and its lyrics - raw, authentic, and brimming with a quiet defiance.
Keyside may not be rewriting the Indie genre, but with ‘Runaway’, they show they're more than capable of making it their own. Another strong step forward for a band undeniably on the rise.
Words by Donovan Livesey
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