Toronto’s No Breaks Jake returns with “Trouble,” a tender yet powerful alt/indie rock track that explores perseverance, vulnerability, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going. The song marks a softer turn for the band, replacing their trademark chaos with introspection and emotional warmth. “Compared to my other work, there’s a little less rage and a little more humanity,” says frontman Jacob Kassay. “It’s not as loud or as angry – instead it gets to be more warm, more open, more willing to let you in and show what’s hurting.” The result is a track that breathes and expands, capturing the weight of struggle while holding space for hope.
“Trouble,” the second single from the band’s upcoming Amygdalan EP, unfolds with subtle guitar tones and restrained vocals that build toward a cathartic bridge. “The bridge, in particular, is my favourite part of the song,” Kassay explains. “There’s this feeling where everything inverts and the song sort of wraps its arms around you.” Through lines like I close my eyes to see you clearly / Pull you closer, keep you near me, No Breaks Jake crafts a song that feels personal and universal at once. It’s a reminder that heaviness and humanity can exist side by side, and that even amid turmoil, connection remains possible. “Trouble” cements No Breaks Jake as one of Toronto’s most thoughtful and dynamic alt-rock voices, balancing heart, honesty, and the instinct to keep pushing forward.