Highroad No. 28’s new single, “Ache”, marks an impressively mature and powerful return for the Australian alt-rock outfit. From the opening bass pulse and measured drumbeat, the song lays down a subtle but brooding foundation a fitting backdrop for its emotionally charged journey.
What stands out is how “Ache” resists the temptation of loud, dramatic peaks. Instead, the guitars hover in cinematic textures, and the vocals deliver their message with quiet intensity. There’s a haunting quality to the track one that evokes lingering memory, loss, and the bittersweet ache of what remains.
Produced with striking clarity (recorded at Sing Sing Recording Studios and mixed by James Taplin), “Ache” feels polished yet deeply human; every note and breath carries weight, and every pause counts.
As the first glimpse of their upcoming album, The Will to Endure, “Ache” confidently signals a new chapter. It’s an atmospheric, emotionally honest track that captures longing with dignity, restraint, and heartfelt power. For both longtime fans and newcomers alike, this single proves Highroad No. 28 remains a band with real emotional depth and a bright creative horizon ahead.
If this is just a first taste of their upcoming album, expect something darker, deeper, and unforgettable.
