Bronze Radio Return is an American indie/roots rock quintet from Hartford, … Read Full Bio ↴Bronze Radio Return is an American indie/roots rock quintet from Hartford, Connecticut. The band was formed by singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Henderson after he attended the Hartt School of Music. Fellow Hartt School Alumni Rob Griffith (drums), Bob Tanen (bass) and Matt Warner (organ/keyboards/samples) help complete the line-up with Patrick (Packy) Fetkowitz (Lead Guitar). The name Bronze Radio Return was inspired by an old radio Henderson grew up listening to in his father's art studio in Maine.

“I just fell in love with a forty-five (rpm record) been kept alive in a box over 30 years old,” sings Chris Henderson, the front man of the Hartford, CT, band BRONZE RADIO RETURN. This lyric, from their full-length debut album, OLD TIME SPEAKER, begins to paint the picture that enables your understanding of the group and their music. Like listening to old Bluesmen on your iPod Touch, BRONZE RADIO RETURN is about the juxtaposition of the old and the new. The love for these old records is a mutual feeling shared by the band members, who attribute their sound to the music that came long before their childhoods.

The serious nature of the band members’ musicianship led them to study their craft for their higher education. They met playing throughout CT and NY in various permutations through mutual friends. The way they modernize this traditional American style of music is what makes them truly unique. “We each offer a different spin on the music we play,” offers Henderson, who professes great appreciation for Ben Harper and Muddy Waters. “That’s really how we found our unique sound. Everyone has a voice and adds to it.” Bandmates Struble and Griffith cite Stevie Wonder, while Tanen is moved by the modern-day Stone Temple Pilots’ tight bass groove. CCR and Stevie Ray Vaughn light Fetkowitz’s fire, and Warner rounds it out with a push from Tom Petty.

Producer, Doug Derryberry (Bruce Hornsby, Ben Folds Five) discovered BRONZE RADIO RETURN's considerable talents at a NYC show and produced their first EP. More recently, the Northeastern band’s collaboration with Midwestern producer/multi-instrumentalist Chad Copelin brought them to a Southern studio and resulted in the creation of a ten-song album. OLD TIME SPEAKER has brought the band's sound to a whole new place, and the band has made it their mission to experience as much of this country as possible, hitting the road for incredibly long stretches to share their music with as many as possible.

Myspace Records brought BRONZE RADIO RETURN into their stable of 'Friends and Family' – the best unsigned bands on the popular portal. Exemplified by tracks like “Pullin’ on the Reins,” “Strawberry Hill,” and “Wolves,” OLD TIME SPEAKER has what it takes to please lovers of all kinds of Rock & Roll.

Henderson concludes, “Ultimately, we want to make people move when they hear our music.” With their non-stop touring, get ready for BRONZE RADIO RETURN to ‘move’ into your town soon!

Everything Moves
Bronze Radio Return Lyrics

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Stumble in, fight the spin*
If you don’t you’re falling on your face again
Tumble down, roll around
You know that everything is moving now
Lately I, can’t decide, run or hide
Oh and when I do, I’m sure I’ll end up moving too
Suit and tie, sell or buy, laugh or cry
What’s a guy to do, when nothing's standing still for you

So many angles, so many lines
So many ways to see the sunrise
[Chorus:]
Everything moves, everything pulses
Everything lies in the eyes of you
Everything moves, everything pulses
Everything lies in the eyes of you
Everything lies in the eyes of you
In the eyes of you, in the eyes of you
Ramble on, chug along
And if the beat stops thumping man then something’s wrong
Ignore it son, it's just a song
But I can see your white-knuckled hand from holding on
So lately I, wonder why, we rely, on the sure thing
It's too damn comforting
To stay alive, overdrive, ‘til we find, something new
To keep the pulse alive in you
So many angles, so many lines
So many ways to see the sunrise
[Repeat Chorus:]
Even though I don’t know quite what to do
The time will show what we know is hardly ever true
I’d rather have then never had the spinning room,
The feeling that I moved

No more standing still at your will but you can try until you see the motion's moving you
[Repeat Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

The song "Everything Moves" by Bronze Radio Return encourages listeners to embrace change and movement in life, rather than fighting against it. The lyrics begin with a warning to "fight the spin" and avoid falling, but also acknowledge that everything is moving and changing regardless. The verses describe the struggle to make decisions and find stability amid constant flux, with references to selling or buying, laughing or crying, and running or hiding. Despite this uncertainty, the chorus asserts that "everything moves, everything pulses" and that this dynamism is reflected in the eyes of the beholder.

The second verse tackles the temptation of staying comfortable and safe, even though this may lead to stagnation. The singer wonders why people depend on "the sure thing" when there are so many other possibilities to explore. The bridge acknowledges the ambiguity of the future, but affirms that the risk of movement and change is worth it for the power of feeling alive and in motion. The song concludes with a reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing that "the motion's moving you" and urging listeners to keep embracing the flow of life.

Overall, "Everything Moves" is a poignant meditation on the inevitability of change and the value of staying open and adaptable. The lyrics are supported by a catchy, upbeat melody that perfectly captures the sense of momentum and energy the song encourages.

Line by Line Meaning

Stumble in, fight the spin
Try to keep your balance and resist the dizzying feeling that life's unpredictability can give you

If you don’t you’re falling on your face again
If you don't fight against the unpredictable nature of life, you'll end up failing and getting hurt

Tumble down, roll around
Life can be chaotic and unpredictable, and you just have to go along with it and roll with the punches

You know that everything is moving now
Life is constantly changing and nothing stays the same, so you have to learn to adapt and go with the flow

Lately I, can’t decide, run or hide
Sometimes life throws so many options at you that you can't decide what to do, whether to face it head-on or avoid it

Oh and when I do, I’m sure I’ll end up moving too
No matter what decision you make, life is still going to keep moving and changing, and you'll have to move along with it

Suit and tie, sell or buy, laugh or cry
Life presents you with various choices and situations, like choosing a job, making important purchases, or experiencing different emotions

What’s a guy to do, when nothing's standing still for you
It can be overwhelming and confusing when everything around you is changing and nothing seems to stay the same

So many angles, so many lines
There are always different perspectives and ways to see things in life

So many ways to see the sunrise
Just like there are different ways to view the sunrise, there are different ways to view and experience life

Everything moves, everything pulses
Everything in life is constantly in motion and pulsing with energy, nothing stays still

Everything lies in the eyes of you
How you interpret and see the world is subjective and unique to you

Ramble on, chug along
Keep moving forward and making progress, even if it's slow or uncertain

And if the beat stops thumping man then something’s wrong
If you feel stuck and like you're not making progress or moving forward in life, something might be holding you back or preventing you from progressing

Ignore it son, it's just a song
Don't let the challenges and obstacles of life deter you from making progress, it's just a temporary setback

But I can see your white-knuckled hand from holding on
I can see that you're holding on tightly to something and refusing to let go, even if it's preventing you from moving forward

So lately I, wonder why, we rely, on the sure thing
Lately, I've been questioning why we cling to stability and predictability instead of embracing the uncertainty of life

It's too damn comforting
Stability and predictability can be comforting, but it can also prevent us from making progress or experiencing new things in life

To stay alive, overdrive, ‘til we find, something new
We have to push ourselves to keep moving and exploring until we find something new and exciting in life to pursue

To keep the pulse alive in you
To keep your energy and passion for life alive and beating

Even though I don’t know quite what to do
Even if I'm uncertain and don't know what my next move should be

The time will show what we know is hardly ever true
Time will reveal that what we thought we knew about life and ourselves is often not entirely accurate

I’d rather have then never had the spinning room,
I'd rather experience the chaos and unpredictability of life than never experience anything at all

The feeling that I moved
The feeling that you're making progress and moving forward in some way, even if it's uncertain

No more standing still at your will but you can try until you see the motion's moving you
Don't let life dictate your movements or force you to stay still, keep trying new things until you find something that moves you and gives you passion for life

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