Borderline - When' It’s Raining
Speaking to SID, Borderline reflects on their rapid rise, the emotions that fuel their music, and what it means to connect with listeners on a deeper level. With their latest single When It’s Raining and a new chapter unfolding under EMPIRE, the indie-pop four-piece is proving that their momentum is only just beginning.
(C) Tom Grut
SID: ‘When It’s Raining’ explores themes of loneliness and isolation—what was the emotional and creative process behind writing this song?
When it’s raining came about really organically in the studio, Ben started playing that piano motif and it just started rolling, it was one of those moments when an idea just sparks so much energy to push into the night. Emotionally it draws a lot from personal experiences, but it’s feeling we felt people could relate to.
SID: You debuted the track as part of an intimate ‘In My Room’ session for Rolling Stone. How did performing it in that stripped-back setting shape the way you connect with the song?
The song never needed a flashy set up to deliver that feeling, stripping it back makes it so raw and really confronts you with the lyrics. We’ve played a stripped back version a few times since for live radio performances and at SXSW and it’s really become one of our favourite ways to experience it.
SID: Signing with EMPIRE is a huge moment for Borderline. How does it feel to join a global roster, and what do you hope this partnership will bring to your journey?
It feels amazing to be part of such an incredible and hardworking team and to be beside such inspirational artists. We are so excited to have this opportunity to really get our music out there and we just hope the world is ready!
SID: Your sound blends indie-pop with deeply personal storytelling. Who or what influences your songwriting the most?
The beauty of it is that we share Influences as a band but we each have such diverse individual style that we can all bring something personal to make our sound what it is. Musically we love the likes of Coldplay and Timberlake, but living and what we experience really inspire us as artists.
SID: As a breakout band from AU/NZ now reaching a global audience, how do you balance staying true to your roots while expanding your sound?
We’ve always wanted to make timeless music that anyone in the world could relate to, but as our music spreads and we travel, remembering where we came from and who supported us since day 1 is paramount. As much as we love exploring, our hearts will be at home. (We were missing kiwi food on this tour)
SID: And finally, what do you think SID stands for?
Seals in deals! B
