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The Struts Drop a VDay Anthem for Thoughtful Commitment-Phobes

• 9th Feb 2024

Hot off the release of their Big Machine Records debut album, Pretty Vicious, The Struts are back with a new track that takes a refreshingly mellow detour for the usually boisterous Brit rockers.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “How Can I Love You (Without Breaking Your Heart)” is an achingly sincere song that ruminates on handling a heart with care when caution is all you have to offer. The crafting of the track was a labor of love for the quartet, with thoughtful lyrics that are highlighted by iconic instrumentation and lush BGVs.

“’How Can I Love You (Without Breaking Your Heart)’ is a brutally honest song that takes me right back to that moment when the phrase came to me,” frontman Luke Spiller explains. “The lyric was labored over for a long time, which I hope people will appreciate.”

The new release follows a continuing streak for Platinum-selling band atop the SiriusXM Alt Nation Alt-18 Countdown, where their current Alternative Radio single, “Pretty Vicious,” has been the No. 1 most requested song for three weeks running.