Some songs grip you from the first beat, refusing to let go. The Assist’s “Disconnections” does exactly that. Bursting with energy and poignancy, the title track from their upcoming album is a soaring depiction of modern detachment, balancing infectious riffs with a hard-hitting reflection on life today. It’s the kind of song that pulls you in, shakes you up, and leaves you hitting replay.
From the outset, “Disconnections” hits with an irresistible urgency. The combination of Louis Davies’s driving guitar riffs and Ryan Stanton’s tight rhythmic backbone creates an insuppressible momentum, elevated by Mikey’s fierce and deeply personal vocal delivery. The song captures that perfect blend of alternative rock and upbeat pop, reminiscent of acts like Bloc Party in their ability to fuse introspection with raw, danceable energy seamlessly. The result? It is a track that demands your attention and practically forces you to sing along.
What makes the song truly special is its structure. At around the two-minute mark, there’s a beautiful shift—a soft moderation in rhythm and melody that provides a brief, introspective breather. This momentary calm allows the track’s emotional weight to settle in, offering a contemplative glimpse into the melancholy beneath the lively exterior. But just as you catch your breath, the song roars back, surging into its electrifying final act. The chorus is earworm perfection, the electric guitar and bass shine with vibrancy, and the production, led by Ryan Malcs, feels fresh and deeply polished.
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The Assist are no strangers to crafting anthems for their generation, and “Disconnections” continues that legacy. Formed in Birmingham in 2014, the band’s unique “Council-Pop” sound blends indie rock with hip-hop beats, dance rhythms, and reflective lyricism. Over the years, they’ve built a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting underground bands, sharing stages with Blossoms, The Twang, and Dylan John Thomas, and captivating crowds at festivals like Reading & Leeds, TRANSMT, and Isle of Wight.
Their 2021 debut album, Council-Pop, broke into the UK charts at number 21, cementing their status as indie favourites. Now, with “Disconnections”, they’ve delivered a flagship track that combines introspection, energy, and impeccable production into one unforgettable package. As the band themselves put it, this is “an insight into the energy” that their new album promises. And if this song is anything to go by, we’re in for something truly special.