Every Other Weekend hits the mark on his debut single, “Come Back (When You Feel Like)”
Chris Bull has always had a gift for turning personal experience into something melodic, and strangely communal. As the former frontman of Manchester’s indie-rock band City Reign, he carved out a space in that scene that stood out. But now with his new project Every Other Weekend, he’s back in action with an outstanding debut “Come Back (When You Feel Like)” that feels undeniably fresh and timeless. Everything he’s gone through has led him to this and we’re fully on board with this new journey!
Recorded in his mom’s garage while using his late father’s old equipment, the song is as DIY as it gets in the best way possible. The result is a song that’s dripping with emotion. It’s got those shimmery guitars, clattering drums reverberating, and a vocal performance from Chris that’s pushed boldly to the front of the mix. Rather than overwhelming the track, his forward-facing voice becomes its emotional anchor. The rawness and unfiltered delivery really makes the song as great as it is.
Lyrically speaking, this is Bull at his most introspective. Described by the artist himself as “a hymn to self-forgiveness,” the single plays like a reckoning with the years that followed his 2017 separation. You can hear the years in the words, but you can hear the growth too. The verses feel like pages from a journal written in real time, and the chorus lands with the quiet triumph of someone relearning how to live again. Though the theme is specified, we definitely found the message to be universal too.
Musically, the track leans rock-forward in a way that feels warmly familiar yet invigorated by its own sincerity. The rhythm section drives with a straightforward beat with no frills or theatrics, just the kind of drums that keep the song movin’ and groovin’. The bass lines are sturdy while the guitars chime with that classic indie-rock lift. He sprinkles in some tasteful vocal effects that add some texture and depth too.
Bull spent years collecting voice notes, scraps of melodies, and snippets of lyrics, and you can feel every bit of that slow-burn return stitched into this track. If this opening single is any indication, All Present and Inept, set for early 2026 after seven years in the making, is shaping up to be a powerful debut record from the project.
There’s something about this song that feels so honest and so real. Whether it really is his vocal delivery or just the overall package of what he’s put out, we couldn’t help but love it on the first listen. Without a doubt, we already know we’ll be tuning in for future singles, and of course the entire record. For now though, go ahead and click those links below to listen in, follow along, and of course to stay tuned for the latest.
Listen to “Come Back (When You Feel Like)”
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