Behind The Tracks: Broadside - Control Freak (Single) (2026)

Rather than focusing on the fallout, "Control Freak" zeroes in on the experience of losing control while it is still happening. Tracing how manipulation can feel subtle and rational at first before its weight becomes unavoidable. This song just might resonate with anyone who has had to relearn how to trust themselves, framing distance not as defeat but as the first step toward reclaiming independence.

Vocalist Oliver Baxxter shares insight on the meaning behind the song:

"It's about being controlled by someone else, and slowly realizing how much of yourself you've handed over. The quiet violence of being told it's all in your head."

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