Liverpudlian band Keyside have just unlocked a world of possibilities with their newest single ‘If You Don’t Try’. 

More dynamic than previous releases including ‘Nikita’ and ‘Runaway’, the track takes on a fresh perspective about letting go of self-doubt and just living your life. 

Dan Parker's vocals drag you straight in, proving that Keyside are on a mission to change your life and don’t have time to be messing about. Cemented by the low thumping of the bass, which gives the song the solid backbone that it deserves, the young band are back, bigger and better than ever before. 

The guitars feel almost experimental as heard by the razor sharp riffs that punctuate the song and keep you hooked. They push the band into a new direction, one that’s freer and bolder and leaves you intrigued and excited to see what they do next with this new found confidence. 

Built around the idea of living how you wish to, key lyric “If you don’t try, I guess you’ll never know” highlights this. Speaking about letting go of fear and worrying about others opinions, it serves as an important reminder in this ever expanding and increasingly judgemental world. 

Energetic from start to finish, ‘If You Don’t Try’ is a no nonsense track that truly says f*ck it to self-doubt and leaves you eagerly anticipating the band’s future. 

Madi Briggs 

@disc0mbob

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