“Winners” - Chandra
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Dropped on June 6, 2025, "Winners", the latest single by Bristol-based pop-rock trio Chandra is exactly what the season ordered: a soaring, fist-pumping, scream-it-in-your-car-with-the-windows-down anthem that’s not just catchy—it’s empowering. Like a soundtrack for your underdog movie moment.
“Winners” wastes no time—it kicks the door open with a wall of bright guitars, driving drums, and that cinematic, stadium-sized energy Chandra’s been quietly perfecting with every release. It’s polished, punchy, and totally unashamed of its anthemic ambition.
Think Imagine Dragons meets U2, with a little of The Killers’ glittery grit thrown in—but done the Chandra way: authentic, optimistic, and human to the core.
And when that chorus hits? It soars.
You will raise your arms.
You will yell the words.
At its heart, “Winners” is about perseverance. Not the buzzword kind, but the real kind—the messy, frustrating, soul-denting kind where you're knocked flat again and again... and somehow still get back up.
Frontman Chandra Nair puts it beautifully:
“It is the epitome of being human; we strive to achieve greatness in the face of adversity.”
It’s not just about personal grit—it’s about togetherness. “Winners” taps into the idea that we rise higher when we lift each other up. That shared sense of resilience pulses through every beat and lyric. You can feel the band willing you to keep climbing.
Written by the band and co-produced with Aaron Short (who’s been behind other gems like Smile and Christmas Hugs), the production is slick without being sterile. It’s radio-ready but still full of heart.
Each band member brings their A-game:
Chris Wong’s basslines drive the track with a subtle urgency.
Mike Paul’s lead guitar adds texture and sparkle, sometimes soaring, sometimes growling—always exactly where it needs to be.
And Chandra Nair’s vocals? Crystal clear, passionate, and totally locked in. His delivery carries both the weight of struggle and the joy of pushing through it.
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The band has clearly found their groove—and they’re not just sticking to it, they’re elevating it every two months. It’s rare to see this kind of consistency and evolution in a release schedule, and “Winners” proves they’re not just grinding—they’re growing.
Let’s talk vibe: this is sunset-at-a-festival, arms-around-your-best-friend, “we made it” music. It’s made for open air and open hearts. You can almost hear it echoing off the rafters of a future stadium show. It’s feel-good without being cheesy. Motivational without being cliché.
Chandra’s “Winners” is what happens when you mix grit, gratitude, and guts into a perfect pop-rock potion. It’s the sound of resilience, of camaraderie, of not giving up when giving up feels easier.
It’s bold, it’s bright, and it belongs on your summer playlist yesterday.
So whether you’re facing real life mountains or just metaphorical ones:
Put this on. Turn it up.
We’re all winners with this one.
“Winners” is available now on all major streaming platforms
