REVIEW: Broke Royals – ‘Campr’

Broke Royals’ latest full-length ‘Campr’ feels like a band stepping fully into their own momentum. This is indie-rock stretched wide and breathing deeply, powered by rhythmic confidence and a refusal to chase easy spectacle. Every song feels intentional, and every groove feels earned.

The record opens with ‘Better Off’, and it’s an electrifying mission statement. Written during a politically fractured era, there’s a simmer beneath its steady rhythm, a sense of tension held in check. The guitars shimmer without excess, the drums lock into a determined stride, and the melody glides over it all with a clarity that feels both measured and quietly defiant.

Across ‘Campr’, Broke Royals invert the expected peaks-and-valleys formula of modern pop-rock. Instead of relying on explosive choruses or dramatic breakdowns, they build propulsion through feeling. The grooves are deliberate, almost meditative at times, but never stagnant. There’s motion in the way a bassline nudges forward, the way guitars layer and interlock, and the way the vocals rise without straining.

The title-track ‘Campr’ radiates with 12-string sparkle, its chiming texture conjuring open roads and wide horizons. There’s a sense of forward movement baked into its DNA. ‘Still’ drifts into more immersive territory, its hazy guitar work creating a space that feels suspended between reflection and resolve.

What makes ‘Campr’ so compelling is its confidence. Broke Royals are crafting songs that unfold with patience and purpose, revealing their emotional weight over time. It’s indie-rock tilted just enough to feel fresh, anchored by groove and guided by clarity.

In a landscape obsessed with instant gratification, ‘Campr’ stands tall as a record built to last.

Broke Royals’ ‘Campr’ will be available to stream in full from the 7th February.