Breathing New Life into Indie Rock

Sheffield’s rising alt/indie quartet, The Kellows, is proving that youth doesn’t mean immaturity. Their latest single, “Breathe Me In,” feels like a quiet storm—measured, atmospheric, and pulsing with emotion beneath its clean surface. After the raw electricity of their breakout hit “Do You Want Me To?” and their standout moment at SXSW London, this track shows a different side of the band—less adrenaline, more air and ache.

Frontman Will Harris leads with a voice that sounds both exposed and sure, layered over lush guitar textures and a rhythm section that’s grown tighter and more deliberate. The production doesn’t crowd the emotion; instead, it lets the song unfold slowly, like fog rising from wet pavement. There’s a cinematic weight here—something that makes you stop and just listen.

What’s striking is how The Kellows manage to balance that teenage urgency with restraint. They don’t rush to prove themselves; they let the music speak. It’s the sound of a band learning to breathe, to feel, to evolve.

With “Breathe Me In,” The Kellows move beyond catchy hooks into something more enduring—a sound that promises depth, honesty, and a long future ahead. For a group of 17-year-olds, that’s not just impressive—it’s rare.