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Broke Royals – Campr

February 9, 2026

Returning for buffaBLOG to review are Washington D.C.’s Broke Royals – click here to see Nick Sessanna’s take on their single, “The Weather.” Campr, the album containing said single, is Broke Royals latest release. The album is stunningly calculated, referencing themes of restraint, emotional intelligibility, turbulent friendships, and self-empowerment.   Album opener “Better Off” is a lovely introduction to BR. Clean and airy guitars, breathy vocals, and tight drums power this one forward, culminating in a mid-song crescendo that makes use of crunchy guitars. They perfectly segue into title track, “Campr,” in a way that blasts in seamlessly from the opener. The singer laments, “I choose my words carefully / Look where that’s gotten me.” The music itself is tinged with yearning guitar licks that touch ever-so-slightly into Midwest emo territory, alongside wild, impressive percussion. “Campr” achieves depth within the mix with its soothing, string-like synth pads. Halfway through, the[...]

Broke Royals – “The Weather”

January 20, 2026

Broke Royals hail from Washington, DC and have toured the US heavily for many a year. They’re still pumping out quality tunes – case in point, new single “The Weather.” Taking an obviously ’80s influenced approach, “The Weather” plays with pretty synth tones and chorus-laden guitars, evoking the era of excess without ever truly embodying it. In fact, the subtleness of this song was a conscientious choice – opting for confidence with a tinge of unease underneath.   “The Weather” is available now – check it out below via YouTube or on Spotify.