Bristol-based artist Chandra has been making an impact in the UK’s pop rock landscape with music that champions optimism, hope and steadfast self-belief. Known for his emotionally open lyrics and high-energy performances, Chandra leads a trio featuring Chris Wong on bass and Mike Paul on lead guitar, creating a sound that’s both energising and meaningful. It’s a project that brings together timeless influences and modern pop stylings to craft a musical identity that feels truly sincere.
Raised on the music of David Bowie and The Beatles, Chandra’s early listening experiences left a lasting impression of melody-forward and emotive storytelling. As his sound matured, modern pop icons like Britney Spears, Pink, OneRepublic and Sam Fender joined the conversation, adding a shine of present-day aesthetic to his nostalgic inspirations. The result is a colourful fusion; heartfelt pop rock with anthemic choruses, melodic hooks and a welcome sense of hope.
Since debuting with “In This Together” back in 2020, Chandra has become as a voice that’s truly worth listening to, especially for those tackling the often unspoken complexities of self-esteem, mental health and perseverance. After the success of his debut EP Lifted last year, Chandra has continued to keep the momentum going, sharing new material every two months, a consistency that reflects both dedication and creative confidence.
His latest release, “Winners,” is perhaps his most uplifting track yet, delivering a dose of stadium-ready encouragement just in time for summer. Written by Chandra and co-produced with Aaron Short, who previously worked on other Chandra releases, “Winners” is a punchy, euphoric anthem built for those days when everything feels like an uphill climb. With soaring melodies, crisp guitars and a relentless rhythmic drive, it distils the emotional highs and lows of persistence, the stumbles, the doubts and the small victories that keep us moving forward.
Set up by the swirl of a record start up, the track crashes into a bright pop-focused rock sound as Chandra’s buoyant voice rings out above a burst of rolling drums and gritty guitars. Gliding with smooth rhythm and upbeat vocal leads cut with slick lead guitar flickers and warm bass notes, the track jumps into a dazzling chorus of infectious melodic leads carrying encouraging lyrics, resulting in an epic dose of Chandra’s cheerful rock sound.
Once again serving up a magical musical moment that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits and leave listeners feeling energised, “Winners” delivers a charming sound that’s sure to win over new and existing fans alike. As Chandra and his band continue to impress with their studio releases and live shows, they show no signs of slowing down on their thrilling musical journey.
Commenting on the single, Chandra shares, “It is the epitome of being human; we strive to achieve greatness in the face of adversity. But together we can achieve great things and by supporting each other on our journeys to the top we can overcome all manner of set-backs.”
Listen to Winners below
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