Today on Cupchairs Reacts, 'Broken' - Deflecting Ghosts | Cupchairs.com

Today on Cupchairs Reacts, I’m diving into Broken by Deflecting Ghosts—an emotional rock/alternative metal single with roots going all the way back to 2009.

The track opens with nostalgic, early-2000s-style chords and slowly builds into a gritty, chorus-driven release that feels raw and reflective. Vocally, it walks the line between restraint and weight—giving me hints of Katatonia and Seether with a melodic touch. The rhythm section intensifies without rushing the pace, and the chorus melody stays with you long after it ends.

Lyrically, Broken explores guilt, isolation, and emotional survival—painting a picture of internal struggle and spiritual fatigue without ever sounding forced. Production-wise, it’s clean and balanced, though I personally would’ve preferred slightly looser vocal tuning to preserve some of the natural tension. Still, it’s a powerful listen.

As a producer and songwriter myself, I really appreciate what this band is doing. There’s nothing performative here—it’s all heart, all memory. This is the kind of music that doesn’t chase attention; it finds its audience by simply being honest.

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[Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/20jqFuoWxYySohcEP1kmOD?si=7imTsyhpQ2Wmbe6tsugGkQ
[YouTube] https://youtube.com/@deflectingghosts?si=nwf_wBLBvx6yW6aO
[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/deflecting_ghosts/

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About the Track:

Broken is a brooding, emotionally-driven alternative metal single from Kansas-based band Deflecting Ghosts. Written in 2009 and finally released in 2025, it delivers melody, grit, and sincerity in equal measure. If you’ve ever needed a song that feels like it gets you—this one just might.

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