Southampton’s own indie-rock mavens, REGENT, are back with a bang. Following the momentum of their sophomore album and a string of singles last year, the band now offers “I Feel For You” — a searing tale of lost love, liberation, and the bittersweet nuances of breakups. With its euphoric drums and Britpop-indebted guitar twangs, the track immediately captivates, setting the stage for what promises to be one of their most emotionally charged releases yet.
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From the very first note, “I Feel For You” packs a double punch. It’s a blistering account of the chaos that follows the end of a relationship — an intimate exploration of both self-pity and self-love. Brutally honest verses recount the rollercoaster of romantic escapades and bitter arguments, only to give way to choruses brimming with raw feeling as lead singer Ben Rooke repeatedly hammers home the title. In doing so, he lays bare both the harsh realities and the tender aftermath of breakups, inviting the listener to confront their own personal reckonings.
Ben Rooke’s words resonate as powerfully as the track’s visceral instrumentation. “The song is about break ups, love, hate, acceptance, and pitying certain aspects of a breakup. It’s about being true to yourself when being mistreated, about liberating yourself, self-love, and moving on whilst forgiving whoever let you down because of their own problems. Being the bigger person, the higher power, and walking away from egotistical stances…” This candid admission serves as the heart of “I Feel For You,” offering a message of empowerment even in the midst of heartbreak.
Matching the lyrical intensity is a raucous guitar solo that explodes at the track’s peak, perfectly juxtaposing moments of searing pain with those of cathartic release. In just four minutes, REGENT manages to weave every messy, sad, and strangely beautiful post-breakup emotion into a sonic tapestry that balances commiseration with the thrill of liberation — a true testament to their evolving sound and fearless artistry.
Live, REGENT are set to continue their upward trajectory. Kicking off their 2025 tour, they will light up their hometown at The Joiners in Southampton on Saturday 26th April. The excitement doesn’t stop there: this energized performance is followed by a run of support slots with Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ frontman Huey Morgan. Fans should mark their calendars for these thrilling dates:
Friday 2nd May – HMV Southampton instore
Tuesday 6th May – Concorde Club, Eastleigh, Hampshire (supporting Huey Morgan)
Thursday 8th May – O2 Academy, Bournemouth (supporting Huey Morgan)
Sunday 6th July – HMV Live and Loud, Suburbia, Southampton
Saturday 6th September – The Dublin Castle, Camden, London
With each live show, REGENT cements their reputation as one of Southampton’s finest and fastest emerging rock acts. Renowned for their insurgent, no-nonsense brand of rock ‘n’ roll, they harness the zeitgeist — tackling everything from political mistrust and economic struggles to the personal heartbreaks that define our lives. Their earlier releases, from their acclaimed debut LP Just A Revolution (2022) to the incendiary anthems of Beggars Belief (2024), have already set a high bar, and “I Feel For You” continues to raise that standard.
In an era where the highs and lows of love are more visible than ever, REGENT’s latest single offers a candid snapshot of our shared human experience — the agony of parting and the sweet promise of freedom. With “I Feel For You,” the band not only crafts an anthem of raw emotion but also reminds us that in every breakup, there lies the potential for a new beginning. As they take their story on the road, prepare to be swept up in a journey where every strum of the guitar and every beat of the drum tells a story of fierce vulnerability and unstoppable resilience.
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