‘Coming Home’ – The Purple Helmets Close “Weirdo Squad” with a Poignant Reflection

With Coming Home, The Purple Helmets deliver a deeply introspective closer to their latest album, Weirdo Squad. The track lingers with a haunting sense of place and belonging, drawing listeners into a world where nostalgia and uncertainty collide.

Ghostly in tone yet rooted in Britpop’s melodic sensibilities, Coming Home taps into folk-driven storytelling reminiscent of Farewell to Nova Scotia and the cryptic lyricism of Lighthouse by Wintersleep. The result is a song that feels both intimate and vast—an emotional tether pulling the listener between wistful remembrance and existential questioning.

Musically, it pays homage to the 90s Britpop legends—The La’s, Stereophonics, and Oasis—but never feels derivative. Instead, The Purple Helmets mould those influences into something uniquely their own, blending shimmering guitar textures with a steady, understated rhythm section that allows the song’s weight to settle in gradually.

As the final chapter of Weirdo Squad, the song solidifies the album’s identity as a thoughtful, layered work that refuses to be rushed. With Jamsphere hailing the record as 2025’s finest Canadian release, Coming Home serves as an understated yet powerful bookend, reminding listeners that sometimes, home is more of a feeling than a place.

Now available on Spotify, iTunes, and all major streaming platforms, Weirdo Squad is a statement from a band continuing to craft their own legacy in indie rock.