The UK alt-rock shapeshifters unveil their rawest, most explosive chapter yet—one wrapped in rage, revelation, and nu-metal gloss.
On “Cellophane,” Don Broco don’t just crank the volume—they peel themselves open. The Bedford, UK quartet, long known for their genre-defying hybrid of rock, pop, metal, and electro mayhem, crash into a new era with their fiercest single yet: a turbocharged, emotionally unfiltered blast of existential doubt wrapped in a festival-sized banger. Out now via Fearless Records, the track signals a raw, restless evolution for one of Britain’s boldest modern rock acts.
Produced by Dan Lancaster (Muse, Bring Me the Horizon), “Cellophane” is a sonic firestorm. Gritty guitar riffs grind beneath a thunderous rhythm section, while frontman Rob Damiani whips between smooth melodies and unhinged screams like a man trying to keep the walls of his mind from collapsing. The result is pure tension—weaponized vulnerability delivered with stadium-scale swagger.
But beneath the sonic assault, there’s a message pulsing through the noise. “Cellophane is about realizing you’re not as tough as you thought,” the band shares. It’s an anthem for the anxious, a cry for help in a world that still demands composure and masks. Don Broco dive headfirst into that contradiction, embracing the cracks instead of hiding them. The song’s title becomes a metaphor for that thin, transparent armor we all wear—shiny, fragile, and easily torn.
Musically, it’s a modern rock Frankenstein in the best way: part nu-metal flashback, part synth-rock future, part emo confession, all delivered with the polish of a band that knows exactly what they’re doing and the edge of one that’s still willing to take risks. It’s got the bruising heft of early Linkin Park, the glitchy flair of Nine Inch Nails, and the unapologetic pop instincts of Twenty One Pilots. Yet it never feels derivative—Don Broco mold their influences into something unmistakably their own.
“Cellophane” also marks the band’s first release under Fearless Records, a partnership that already feels like a natural fit. Andy Serrao, President of Fearless, calls Don Broco “creatively fearless,” and on this track, that claim holds water. The band is clearly aiming beyond the UK arena scene they’ve already conquered, with a sprawling US, UK, and Australian tour locked and loaded. It’s not just about bigger rooms—it’s about a bigger conversation.
That’s the magic of “Cellophane.” Beneath the big hooks and mosh-worthy breakdowns, it’s a song that connects. It speaks to the imposter syndrome, the late-night spirals, the pressure to pretend. It offers catharsis, not just noise. And in a rock landscape that too often leans on nostalgia, Don Broco are pushing forward—loud, messy, and honest.
“Cellophane” isn’t just a single. It’s a statement. And if it’s any preview of what’s next, Don Broco’s next chapter might just be their most thrilling yet.
–Johnny Free
