‘We Could’ve Been Anything’ is the new single from Astles. The track is an impeccably-arranged piece that wanders from its humble drum-machine-backed opening, through a barrage of strings that just keep building and building. Lyrically, it’s a touching and powerful experience. “This is one of the songs partly inspired by my uncle’s sad and unfortunate passing”, he explains. “But it focuses more on my own suicidal ideations, and how your own misery can affect the others around you. We always have the potential to be much more than we think and at any moment we can change. Sometimes I am optimistic, sometimes the opposite.” ‘We Could’ve Been Anything’ is taken from the upcoming album, Soundtrack For The 21 Bus Home, which is due for release on May 30th, 2025. -Dan Peeke