JW Paris light the fuse with a rocker, “Anything”
JW Paris have always been a band that thrives in motion with an unrelenting energy, swagger, and sharp-edged nostalgia that channels the best of Britpop through a distinctly modern lens. With their newest single “Anything,” the London trio once again prove that guitar music still has plenty of fire left to burn. It’s a song that doesn’t just evoke the spirit of the ’90s but it spins it into something fresh and relevant for the modern day.
From the opening seconds, “Anything” feels like a shot of adrenaline. The guitars spiral upward with precision, wrapped around a proper bassline that drives the track forward like none other. Gemma Clarke’s drumming is massive, grounding the chaos with real weight. The production is clean but raw enough to keep the edges sharp, the kind of balance that made Britpop’s best moments feel simultaneously loose and deliberate.
Vocally, Danny Collins brings an electric mix of confidence and yearning, channeling an anthemic vocal delivery that makes you want to shout his words right back. His voice is pushed to the front of the mix, commanding the listener’s attention as he wrestles with ideas of identity, restlessness, and escape. The lyric about spinning “around and around” lands like a confession where it’s equal parts rebellion and reflection.
It’s upbeat and driving, yet emotionally charged beneath the surface. Those subtle synth touches in the intro add a nice little shimmer too, but the heart of the song remains pure, guitar-driven rock. JW Paris have mastered that blend of atmosphere, a sound that feels a bit cinematic but still grounded in the noise of a great live band.
For a track that marks the first step of their upcoming 2025 EP, “Anything” is an undeniable statement of intent. Surely, there’s bits of nostalgia here, but it’s the kind that propels rather than paralyzes. JW Paris make it clear this isn’t a throwback, it’s a torch-passing moment with glimmers of homage.
It’s a modern anthem for dreamers and drifters alike, and it cements JW Paris as one of the most vital voices in the UK’s alt-rock scene today. We’ve been vibing with this song from the moment we pressed play, so please, go ahead and click those links below to listen in and follow along for the latest!
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