Chalk Hands return with stirring new single ‘Breaking Waves’

Brighton post-hardcore outfit Chalk Hands have released ‘Breaking Waves’, the first single from their upcoming second album The Line That Shapes the Coast of Us. Known for their raw, emotionally charged sound that fuses post-rock atmospheres, screamo intensity, and emo vulnerability, the band continue to explore the delicate interplay between fragility and fury.

‘Breaking Waves’ marks a more hopeful turn in the band’s ever-evolving sonic landscape. Still rooted in the explosive dynamics and cathartic lyricism that have defined their work since forming in 2016, the track shines a light on internal struggles and self-sabotage, posing the quietly powerful question: which battles are worth fighting, and which should we finally let go of?

With its sweeping builds and gripping tension, the single sets the tone for a record that promises to stretch both ends of Chalk Hands’ emotional spectrum even further. The Line That Shapes the Coast of Us is expected to arrive in 2026, and if ‘Breaking Waves’ is any indication, it will be one of the most compelling underground releases of the year.