I didn’t know what I was getting into when I played “Beside Myself” by The 76 Club, but the first few seconds made me stop what I was doing. The song opens with this gritty guitar tone and a bass line that creeps in just right. Then everything starts to build in a way that feels natural, like the band is playing in the same room as you.
Anna’s voice hits that sweet spot between fragile and fierce. She starts soft, almost hesitant, and then lets it all out in the chorus. The shift feels earned. There’s no showboating, no drama for the sake of it. The words hit harder because she sounds like she actually means them. You can hear a little ache in there, but also something stubborn that refuses to give in.
The band keeps things tight. The guitars move between shimmering chords and gritty riffs without ever getting in the way. The bass feels alive, weaving in and out of the vocal melody, while the drums keep it steady but still let the song breathe. It’s got that kind of balance that only happens when a group trusts each other’s timing.
The story behind the song cuts close to the feeling of being stuck in your own head after a breakup. That strange mix of guilt, second-guessing, and quiet acceptance. It’s not a dramatic heartbreak anthem, more like a late-night reflection that keeps looping in your mind.
It was recorded at The Albion Rooms in Margate, which explains the raw energy. You can tell they didn’t try to clean it up too much. The mix keeps the rough edges that make it sound real. It feels like a live moment captured the right way.
After hearing this, I’m convinced The 76 Club is on to something. They’ve got attitude, but they also know when to pull back and let emotion take over. “Beside Myself” doesn’t scream for attention; it earns it. If you haven’t yet, give The 76 Club a listen on Spotify and follow them on social media to stay in the loop for what’s next.
