Borin Breaks Through: Three Brothers, One Vision

Borin Breaks Through: Three Brothers, One Vision

Borin isn’t just a band—it’s a family project built on chemistry, chaos, and the kind of unfiltered honesty only brothers can get away with. Hailing from Boca Raton, Florida, David, Andre, and Daniel Borin have carved out a sound that blends emotional storytelling with sharp musicianship and a growing confidence that’s impossible to ignore.

What started as three brothers playing John Mayer covers at a polo event has evolved into a fully realized alt‑pop/rock act with a dedicated fanbase, a string of standout singles, and a new track on the way that the band insists is their best yet.

In this candid conversation, the Borin brothers talk about their beginnings, their creative process, the highs and lows of working with family, and why 2026 might be the year everything changes.

Introduce yourself and tell me what you do in the band.
David: My name is David Borin. I’m the oldest, and I’m the lead singer of the band.

Andre: My name is Andre Borin. I’m the youngest, and I’m the drummer.

Daniel: My name is Daniel, and I play guitar for the band.

 

Where are you guys based, and what’s the local music scene like there?
David: We’re based out of Boca Raton, Florida. When we first started, the scene here was very punk‑rock‑driven. That’s how we got introduced to everything—we met a lot of cool people through that scene. Now, honestly, there aren’t many bands left. Just a few of us still doing it, and we’re one of them.

Give me a little background on the band. When did you start, and how long have you been at it?
David: We grew up playing music for a long time—mostly in church. We officially started the band in March 2022. It actually happened because my dad randomly booked us our first gig at this polo event. We weren’t even a real band yet. We had maybe three rehearsals, then suddenly we were playing our first show. And from that moment on, we just never stopped. This is what we do. It’s our dream.

Let’s go back to that first gig—the polo event. What was going through your mind? And did you play any originals, or was it all covers?
David: We had no clue what we were doing at first. We just started playing John Mayer covers because we’re huge fans—he’s a big reason we even have a band. We did “I Don’t Trust Myself,” “Belief,” pretty much everything John Mayer. We were basically a John Mayer cover band for the first six months. We did have one original, but that was it. Mostly covers.

Let’s talk about some of your songs now. “Sydney”—what was the inspiration behind it?
David: Ooh, good question. “Sydney” is actually about me. The name just felt right—it sounded good, and it fit the story. The song is about what I was going through at the time. People think it’s about a girl named Sydney that I dated or something, but nope. Never happened. It’s just about my life. What do you guys want to say about “Sydney”?

Andre: For me, the guitar part really stands out. Danny knows where his inspirations come from. laughs What do you think, Danny?

Daniel: I honestly don’t know where the inspiration came from. I just played what felt natural. The song had a different arrangement at first, and then we turned it into more of a full band arrangement. I think it sounds so clean because it came together naturally.

Andre: Yeah, the whole song was kind of thrown together quickly, and we just finished it. No overthinking. Everyone did their part, and it worked. It’s one of the few songs we’ve made that came together in such a simple, straightforward way.

“Feel the Way I Feel” — Tell me about that one.
David: That song actually started really late at night. I couldn’t record vocals because everyone at home was asleep, so I used some vocal samples I already had on my computer. I was missing a chorus, so the female vocal ended up becoming the chorus. We planned to replace it later, but it just worked. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. After I made the demo, Danny stripped everything down and rebuilt it starting with the guitar. That intro—just guitar and my vocal—is basically just the two of us. We love how it turned out. It’s a great song.

Andre: Yeah, it was super random. I actually made the drums in a hotel in L.A. We were about to meet with our producer, and at first the song sounded almost like a house track. I honestly didn’t see the vision for it as a band song. I struggled with it in the beginning. But after listening to it over and over, finding different samples, and piecing things together, it became something really cool. Now it’s my favorite song we’ve released so far. But our next song… that one is soooo good.

Before we get to the new one, let’s talk about “Smile and Wave.”
David: So the truth about this song is… I met this girl at a magazine party. She really liked me because I was in a band. That’s why they’re laughing right now. It was literally just one night. She told me, “You should write a song about me,” and I was like, “Okay, well…”

Andre: I didn’t know this until now. [laughs]

David: What do you guys want to say about the song?

Daniel: [laughing] Sorry.

Andre: “Smile and Wave” is an interesting one. It’s definitely a fan favorite, so we can’t say anything bad about it. But it was a learning curve. It’s a little outside our main genre. We were on a certain path, then stepped out of it to try something different, and now we’re kind of back in our lane. But I like it. The chorus is super catchy—everyone sings along.

David: It’s probably our best opener. That big, spacey intro is so abrupt and abrasive in the best way. It just works. Everyone in the band has their own opinion about this one, but I really do love it.

Daniel: He loves opening shows with it.

Andre: It is a cool opener. Live, it sounds way better. It’s basically the same arrangement, but the way we play it with real instruments makes it feel like a completely different song. If you hear it at a show, you’ll think, “Wow, this sounds amazing.” But the recording is great too.

David: Yeah, our producer killed it. The production is amazing.

Daniel: The production is great.

“Made a Mistake” — Tell me about that one, then we’ll get to the new song.
David: I remember driving to the studio in Tampa—it’s like four or five hours away—and I had my first major breakup on the way there. I was discouraged. We had already written the song, and I was supposed to record the final vocals that day, the ones that ended up on the record. I didn’t know if I could do it. It was just too raw in the moment. But my producer coached me through it.

Andre: He didn’t say anything. David was like, “I just broke up,” and our producer goes, “Is your volume good?” [laughs]

David: Yeah, that’s John—our producer. He’s basically our fourth brother. I told him, “Hey, I need a break, this sucks right now.” And he just said, “Is your volume okay in your ears? You ready to go?” And I was like… fine. Work ethic. Push through. I’m glad I did, because I love the performance on that song. I think you can really hear what I was feeling in that moment.

Let’s talk about the new song. You’ve been teasing it on Instagram—what’s it called, and what can we expect?
Andre: It’s called Take Me Out, and you can expect the best because it is the best. Every song we make gets better than the last. I love this one—it’s so good. It has a drum‑and‑bass vibe, but with real drums, not samples or splice packs. I was talking to our producer John, and he asked what direction I wanted to go. I told him I needed to try something different, so we basically tracked a version of the drum‑and‑bass pattern on real drums. He ended up changing a bunch of things, but it turned into one of my favorite songs. And the synths… the synths are insane. Probably my favorite synths I’ve ever heard in a song.

David: Yeah, I agree with everything he said. This song really shows the unity in our band. It feels like everyone is doing exactly what they’re supposed to be doing. It sounds like us. Not that the other songs don’t, but this one feels especially authentic to where we are right now. We’re really excited. We can’t wait for people to hear it.

Have you ever played in the Los Angeles area, or is that something you’d like to do?
David: We haven’t. We went to L.A. last year for some meetings, but we haven’t played a show there yet. We’d love to. It would be super fun.

What did you think of Los Angeles when you visited?
David: I really liked it. We met some great people, and I love the city. No complaints about going to L.A.

Andre: Yeah, it kind of reminds me of where we live, just more city‑focused and built up.

What can someone expect from your live show? If we’re seeing you for the first time, what are we getting?
Daniel: Bigger, louder, better. I love playing live—I actually prefer it. It’s just a really good concert. High parts, low parts, always fun.

David: We love playing live. It’s addicting. As soon as we get on stage, we become something else.

Andre: Yeah, and we’ve played together more than three times a week, every week, for the past four years. So when we step on stage, we’re not anxious or nervous. There’s excitement because there are people there, but no bad nerves. I’m never nervous—I’m just excited to play.

David: We actually get too excited sometimes. We have to calm down.

If your band could open for any artist—past or present—who would it be and why? Let’s start with David.
David: I love this question. Dead or alive… dang, that’s tough. I’d have to go with The Neighbourhood. That’s my pick.

Andre: I’d go with The 1975 for sure. That’s my dream opener.

Daniel: Hmm… that’s a tough one. But definitely Radiohead.

David: That’s a good one. Might be the best answer here.

Andre: Yeah, we can go with that too.

You used to be called The Borin Brothers. When you had that name, did you ever think you’d be compared to the Jonas Brothers?
Andre: Yes. It happened.

Daniel: It was kind of just a placeholder name that never really stuck.

David: Yeah, we used it for a while for a few reasons, but once we were finally able to change it, we did.

Andre: Borin just fits us better. It’s our last name—obviously—and I love it. It’s simple, clean, and it feels right.

What’s the best—and maybe not so best—part of being in a band with your brothers?
David: Oh man… we’re just going to be honest. We love each other, of course—we’d die for each other—but we definitely get on each other’s nerves sometimes. But we’ve gotten better. We really have.

Andre: The best thing is the chemistry. We can basically read each other’s minds, especially on stage. The not‑so‑best thing is just the day‑to‑day relationship stuff. But at the end of the day, they’re my favorite people. You work toward what you want, and the pros outweigh the cons. People have bands with their best friends, but doing it with your brothers is different. If everyone has the same vision, things go well.

Daniel: It’s chill. It’s nice.

Do you have any other siblings who might join the band one day?
David: This is the family right here.

Daniel: We do have a dog, though. He could be our tour dog.

You should feature your dog one day. What’s his name, and what kind of dog is he?
David: Dakota.

Andre: He’s a Golden Retriever.

What do you hope the rest of 2026 brings for your band?
David: I think this is going to be a really important year for us. We’re in a lot of conversations right now, and it really looks like things are moving. We’ve been working so hard—writing music, posting on social media, doing everything we want to do and everything we don’t want to do. This year could be the best or the worst, but I think it’s going to be the best. We’re excited. There’s a lot being talked about, and we’re hoping a lot of it happens.

Do you have any messages for Borin fans reading this—or for people discovering your music for the first time?
Daniel: Thank you for listening and supporting us. We really appreciate it.

David: You guys mean the world to us. The fans are the reason we’re able to do this.

Andre: The fans are like family. They always lift us up. Seeing someone you don’t know support you more than someone who does know you—that’s huge.

David: We have insanely dedicated fans, and all we can do is thank them. We can only do what we do because of them.

In Conclusion

Borin is a band built on instinct, honesty, and the kind of unspoken chemistry that only brothers can share. From late‑night demos and hotel‑room drum tracks to packed live shows and a growing community of fiercely loyal fans, the trio has carved out a lane that feels entirely their own. With Take Me Out on the horizon and a year full of possibility ahead, David, Andre, and Daniel are stepping into their next chapter with the same mix of ambition and authenticity that brought them this far.

If their momentum is any indication, 2026 won’t just be an important year for Borin—it might be the one that defines them.

(Interview by Ken Morton)

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