Telling Secrets have unveiled the new single “Glorybound.” The gripping thrill ride balances searing post-hardcore with uplifting alternative rock, a story of culture, diversity, and finding where— and what— “home” really means.
Telling Secrets are quickly becoming synonymous with atmospheric, mesmerizing heavy, and the latest track is no different. Splicing lyrics in frontman Vik Kovacs’ native Hungarian into the soaring vocal delivery, the track offers a fitting conduit between a thunderous sonic outlay and relatable, heart-on-sleeve storytelling.
The tale itself is one of Kovacs and co’s most personal to date, unpacking his immigrant background and the challenges he, and many others continue to face.
Kovacs explains: “I’ve always wanted to somehow display where I come from and what I am. I used “Glorybound” to explain that I was born in Budapest, to a Hungarian family, and grew up in England. The moulded into something slightly unusual with traits from both cultures. I’m not sure I identify with either single one 100%. A little bit of both and a little bit of neither. The current world climate can be very challenging for the mind and the soul of an immigrant. This song is meant to inspire all of my friends and myself across the world on all their journeys.”
2025 has already seen the release of angst-laden “Paranoid” and the dazzling “Faith”. Now back with a third single of the year, “Glorybound” is a rollercoaster of sizzling riffs, gripping vocals and a sonic barrage that marries ethereal electronic injections and brutal breakdowns.
But much more, “Glorybound” is an ode to multiculturalism. Indeed, Telling Secrets boast band members from the US, Italy, South Korea. Kovacs himself a Hungarian who grew up in the UK, before moving to Los Angeles. The lyrics reflect this as they switch from his native tongue to English. Moreover, Telling Secrets explores the hardships and challenges of being an immigrant in the current climate.
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