BilloBuckers have always written with purpose, and “It’s OK Not To Be OK” is their most direct statement yet. Out now via Deadly Records, the new single from the Leicester/Nottingham five-piece tackles male depression with empathy, nuance, and the kind of melodic force that makes difficult subjects feel genuinely approachable. This is a band that knows how to wrap real weight inside a song that moves.
The track addresses how men mask depression, how isolation compounds it, and how support can break through when it’s offered with understanding rather than judgment. Vocalist Billy Buckler leads with soul-stirring delivery over rich guitar riffs and dynamic rhythms, the band’s signature blend of rock grit and indie introspection fully intact. Drawing from Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, The Stone Roses, The Libertines, and The Jam, BilloBuckers wear their influences openly while carving out something that is unmistakably their own.
The momentum behind them is real. Their debut EP ‘Eloquently Common’ and three subsequent singles have crossed 60,000 streams combined, earning praise from outlets including This Is The Music, Upcoming Bands, and RGM. This Is The Music called them “a melting pot of everything that’s good about the UK music scene past and present,” and RGM described them as “a fast-rising indie band to watch out for.” Both assessments hold up on this new single.
A band built on human experience, honest lyrics, and the kind of rock energy that connects immediately and lingers long after. “It’s OK Not To Be OK” raises the bar again, and BilloBuckers keep delivering.