New Enemy confront generational trauma on explosive debut single ‘Take Me Away’

Dublin’s rising alternative rock outfit New Enemy have burst onto the scene with ‘Take Me Away’, a cathartic debut that fuses emo-punk melodicism with searing metalcore intensity. Formed in late 2024 and drawing influence from heavyweights like AFI, My Chemical Romance, and Paramore, the band waste no time establishing their emotionally charged sound.

‘Take Me Away’ is a visceral reckoning with childhood trauma. Lyrically, the track delves into the delayed realisation of growing up in an unstable, abusive home, a place that feels both familiar and toxic. That sense of entrapment is mirrored in the song’s structure: verses drip with tension and dread before exploding into a chorus that refuses to stay silent.

With its shimmering hooks, crushing breakdowns, and a vocal performance that balances fragility with fury, ‘Take Me Away’ marks New Enemy as a band with something to say, and the firepower to make sure you listen.