Pisgah – “Bend to Break”

Pisgah just released her single “Bend to Break”, the third release from her upcoming album Faultlines, and it’s a solid entry in the lead-up to the full project. She’s a Southern American-born artist who’s been living in Greater London since 2015, and you can hear how her background and her influences come together clearly in this song. The track blends alt-country and alt-rock in a way that feels natural and unforced.

The guitars gradually build in intensity, starting off with a slow burn before giving way to heavier drums that add real energy without becoming too much. Pisgah has said the song reflects both on the unstable relationships she saw growing up and her own personal decision to put physical and emotional distance between herself and the place she’s from. That backstory gives the track real clarity, and it helps explain why the lyrics come across with so much weight. A line like “Now there’s nothing here for you / And don’t you know it” lands in a really honest way, and the shift later in the song toward stepping away from that place of tension brings in a sense of personal release. It’s a hard moment, but one that feels necessary and familiar to anyone who’s had to walk away from something that no longer fits. That’s where the song finds its strength.

She recorded it at home, and worked with Austin producer Dan Duszynski, who’s collaborated with artists like Jess Williamson and Loma, for the mixing and mastering. That pairing works well. The final version keeps things personal while still sounding full and well put together.

If you’re new to Pisgah, this is a good place to start, but I’d recommend checking out her previous singles too. They add more context to her sound and the direction she’s heading with this album. “Bend to Break” adds depth to her catalog and keeps interest high for what’s coming next. Be sure to follow Pisgah on social media so you can stay up to date with her new releases.