New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Allbrook Station is a symbol of honest-to-god rock'n'roll, a testament to the magic that happens when a group of like-minded friends come together with purpose, vision, and an unquenchable thirst to make great music. And they've only just released their first single. The band sparks instant obsession: razor-sharp yet approachable, infusing every track with a magnetic pull towards chaos and madness. Each of the five members brings something to the table: Burke Louis and Jessie Gomez's sincere songwriting packs a poetic punch, Nate Smeding's driving percussion adds an acerbic edge, Junior "Frank Zoo" Gomez injects a jolt of hip-hop electricity, and GRAMMY-nominated, Billboard #1 music producer and composer Randy Slaugh weaves it all into something greater.
On a mission to resurrect the art they grew up loving - music, presence, performance, and all - they're chiseling an urgent, arena-ready take on rock, channeling the raw power of modern staples like Linkin Park, Imagine Dragons, and many others. At the heart of everything they do is a deep commitment to connection with their audience, their own emotions, and the world, anchoring their universal appeal. They're the kind of band who can plunge a song into delicious darkness while cracking smiles, sharing laughs, and empowering those who understand all too well. And this is only the beginning.
Allbrook Station's debut single, "Chimerical," unfurls a twisted tale of ruinous, impossible love. It's difficult to pinpoint exactly where on the pop/rock/metal spectrum this massive track lands, and that's what makes it so wickedly compelling. This fearless group isn't here to play it safe. Immediately, there's a raw, in-ones-face urgency, driven by gritty guitars, propulsive drums, and a moody, atmospheric production. Louis' voice is, at once, vulnerable and defiant, as he ruminates over an explosive goodbye, and the realization that, as co-writer Gomez puts it, "something that could be perfect, never will be." This "toxic" relationship is unraveling—boundaries are blurring, and what Louis calls the "tiresome illusion of forgiving the same mistakes over and over again," is fading away into oblivion. There's no more dancing through fantasy—this love was never real. Desperate to reclaim his time, his peace, and his purpose, the narrator shifts from vulnerable to vengeful. "You put me through hell just to watch me burn," he snarls, "Get used to this life alone."
As the band's first-ever visual offering, their debut music video for "Chimerical" introduces audiences to the Allbrook Station aesthetic—a fully immersive, cinematic experience steeped in mystique and raw power. Even before the visuals kick in, a brooding beat builds anticipation, underscored by a haunting question: "Do you believe a person can save themselves?" The reply cuts deep: "Depends on which self they're willing to fight for…and which one they're willing to let go." Then, the intense layers of the track explode into motion, plunging viewers into a vibrant world of reclaimed chaos. The video's dynamic camera work and rich atmosphere are striking; from the jump, it's clear that this is a high-caliber performance. The band is alive with energy, electric, and completely in the moment. As the refrain echoes, "Can you feel it?," the whites of each band member's eyes vanish, marking a point of no return. The Louis that was stuck in a pod, eyes closed, finally awakens—and there's hell to pay. Still, an undertone of empowerment seeps through; perhaps heartbreak is the catalyst for a new beginning, a life unshackled from the illusions of love. It's destined to leave fans hungry for more, as they chew on Louis and the group's nuggets of wisdom: "It's okay to let go of the past—even if it looks like you."
