The Cab - Road To Reign: A Prelude EP
- Samuel Stevens
- Sep 25, 2025
- 2 min read
After more than a decade away from the spotlight, The Cab has reemerged with Road To Reign: A Prelude, a four-track EP, which is set for release on September 26, 2025, that feels both like a homecoming and a bold reintroduction. For fans who have kept their legacy alive since 2012’s Symphony Soldier, this collection serves as both a reminder of why The Cab was so beloved in the first place and a tantalizing preview of where they’re heading to next with their music.
From the opening track, “Pain,” the band signals their return with urgency. Layered synths, vocal pitch effects, and driving percussion give way to Alex DeLeon’s unmistakable vocals—emotive, soaring, and tinged with a newfound maturity. Lyrically, it’s an anthem of resilience, setting the tone for the EP’s themes of growth and rediscovery.
Following is the track, “Rollercoaster,” which leans into The Cab’s pop instincts, blending slick production with the band’s rock backbone. It’s catchy in that quintessential Cab way—equal parts polished pop and heartfelt storytelling. The song captures the highs and lows of navigating love and life, with DeLeon’s delivery straddling vulnerability and defiance.
With the EP's third track, “Every Little Lie,” the band dips back into their R&B-influenced roots. Smooth keys and atmospheric guitars frame a track that feels like a modern extension of Whisper War, offering a perfect balance between nostalgia and forward-thinking production. It’s intimate, confessional, and the kind of song destined to become an absolute fan favourite live.
The EP closes with “Stay This Way Forever,” a sweeping, cinematic ballad that carries echoes of Symphony Soldier’s grand emotional core. With its lush arrangement and aching sincerity, it feels like The Cab’s love letter to fans who never stopped believing in them and their return. It’s a fitting closer, leaving listeners suspended in the promise of what’s next.
Sonically, Road To Reign: A Prelude blends The Cab’s signature genre-bending style—pop hooks, rock grit, and R&B smoothness—with the wisdom and perspective gained from so many years away from creating memorable tunes. There’s a palpable energy here, not just in the music but in the intent: this is a band reclaiming their place and signaling that they’re ready to reign once again.
Thematically, the EP thrives on ideas of perseverance, second chances, and seizing the moment. It’s not weighed down by nostalgia but instead uses the past as fuel for a vibrant, refreshed sound.
For longtime listeners, the EP will feel like a triumphant reunion; for new fans, it’s an accessible gateway into a catalogue rich with emotional resonance. With a full-length album on the horizon in 2026, Road To Reign: A Prelude succeeds as both a standalone statement and an invitation to the next chapter of The Cab’s story.
After more than ten years away, The Cab proves they’ve lost none of their magic. Road To Reign: A Prelude is a powerful return—short, impactful, and brimming with heart—that reaffirms their place in the alt-pop-rock landscape and sets the stage for something even bigger.
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