Burning Bridges, Breaking Rules: The Rise of The Sunmills
Written by Sixteen Ramos
If you threw a distortion pedal at a therapy session and lit it on fire, you'd probably get something close to The Sunmills. Hailing from Highland, Utah, this alternative rock trio isn’t just making noise; they’re making waves. With a sound that blends the raw power of Hendrix, the funky strut of the Chili Peppers, and the lyrical honesty of people who joke about their feelings instead of dealing with them, The Sunmills are a beautiful contradiction.
They’re not trying to fix the world—they’re just screaming into the mic about it. And somehow, it works. Their music is loud, loose, and unapologetically messy in the best way possible. It’s the kind of rock that kicks in your chest. Their latest album, “Burning Bridges,” is a full-throttle ride through emotional wreckage and razor-sharp riffs, and it might just be the alt-rock revival we didn’t know we needed.
"Not Going Home" is an adrenaline-fueled refusal to give up. Then there’s the title track, “Burning Bridges,” which is equal parts breakup song and self-intervention, like if your inner voice could shred a guitar solo while also roasting your life choices. And don't sleep on “Whispering Words”, a slower, moodier burn that proves The Sunmills know when to dial it back and let the space between the notes say everything.
What sets them apart isn’t just the sound, it’s the storytelling. The lyrics are clever, a little sarcastic, and painfully relatable. It’s like eavesdropping on a therapy session in the back of a tour van. They don’t just sing about heartbreak, they analyze it, mock it, and then turn it into a banger you can scream along to in the shower.
And fans are noticing. Since the release of “Burning Bridges,” The Sunmills' monthly listeners have surged past 46,000, a number that’s climbing faster than a post-show heartbeat. Whether it’s the gritty hooks, the unfiltered honesty, or their refusal to take themselves too seriously, there’s something magnetic about the chaos they bottle into every track.
The Sunmills aren’t trying to be perfect. They’re not here to polish every edge or play it safe. They’re here to feel loudly, love recklessly, and rip through emotional walls with the power of distortion pedals and lyrical uppercuts.
So if you're looking for a band that’ll make you laugh, cry, and romanticise your messy life, plug into “Burning Bridges.” The Sunmills aren’t just reviving ‘90s alt-rock, they’re reimagining it, one messy masterpiece at a time.
