Highroad No. 28’s new single “Ache” doesn’t rush to impress—it settles in, slowly and deliberately, and that’s exactly where its power lies. Built on moody guitars, a steady undercurrent of bass, and emotionally exposed vocals, the track captures the quiet weight of memory and longing. There’s an undeniable darkness here, but it’s never empty or hopeless. Instead, “Ache” feels reflective and grounded, like standing with your pain rather than running from it, and finding strength in that honesty.
What makes this release hit harder is the context behind it. Highroad No. 28 have always explored emotional endurance, dating back to their early EPs and their evolution through albums like Unsteady and Steady State and Stumbling to Divinity. After years of silence and intermittent creative signals, this return feels intentional and focused. “Ache” doesn’t try to recreate the past, it sounds like an artist who has lived, paused, and come back with something meaningful to say. The maturity is evident, not just in sound, but in restraint.
Recorded at Sing Sing Recording Studios in Melbourne and mixed by James Taplin, the production is clean without being sterile. The space between the notes matters here. Every layer feels purposeful, allowing the emotion to breathe rather than overwhelm. Andrew JC’s performance carries the track with sincerity, delivering lyrics that reflect on lost love and lingering passion without melodrama. The line between pain and beauty is thin, and “Ache” walks it confidently.
As the first single from The Will to Endure, “Ache” is a strong statement of intent. Distributed worldwide through The Orchard (Sony Music), it signals a darker, more emotionally direct era for Highroad No. 28. This isn’t just a comeback track, it’s a reminder of why the project has always mattered; resilience, truth, and the courage to feel deeply, even when it hurts.
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