In a musical community that is many times filled with shallowity, My Broken Integrity is a standout with a profoundly authentic voice, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into battles with loneliness, bullies, and finding oneself. "Empty Walls," its new single, is a cathartically strong journey reconciling raw vulnerability with bold sound.
Recorded at The Walrus Studio in Forest Hill, London, this single is a union of agony and determination. Josh Taylor's engineering prowess puts the vocals a heartfelt combination of Howard Jones-inspired cleans and gut-shredding screams at the fore. Sonically, the picture is rounded out with Marcus Osei Kingsley's meticulous work at both guitar and bass, supported perfectly by Takeshi Tokunaga's mixing and mastering expertise. Together, they have crafted a sound that feels profound but with a level of polished intensity.
"Empty Walls" is an emotionally prompted track, and its cues specifically draw out individual experiences, most prominently that of My Broken Integrity’s vocalist, whose life with autism has been one of alienation and mistrust. "’Cause there’s so much to bear, surrounded by those who’ve proved they couldn’t even care" is a perfect articulation of a raw, almost palpable anguish. Singing such a delivery, most particularly in its build towards its climatic break, feels less performance and more cathartic outburst.
The track incorporates cues from Dir en Grey and Killswitch Engage, with thunderous riffs and atmospheric underpinnings that sway between brutality and introspection. Layered production, and specifically the drumming, take cues from Architects, infusing a modern sheen onto the melodic heart of the track.
"Empty Walls" isn't a single, it's a statement of survival. It's a rallying cry for all who suffer from mental illness and with living with autism, a message of hope: not alone. "Empty Walls" isn't a listening exercise, but a rallying cry for worth, sympathy, and acceptance. My Broken Integrity has created a standout single that must and will be heard and enjoyed.
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