Rock and Skate are back, bringing the heat with them. Their current single, "Chemical," is a sucker punch of raw guitar camels, thudding rhythms, and vocals that don't just beg to be heard but demand it. Every line of "Chemical" packs an unquestionably real punch, utilizing restive, almost desperate energy to bottle the angsty heartbeat of youth in rebellion. You don't just hear about the frustration and urgency; you reside inside it for three minutes of pure, uncut catharsis.
The guitars are raw and unapologetically crunchy, chugging along hard enough that you may want to keep cranking that sucker up louder and never look behind you. There's no shine here for the sake of shine; this is an alternative rock with dirt under its nails, and it wears that grunge as a badge of honor. There is an integrity to the music on "Chemical" that distinguishes Rock and Skate. It's not pretending to be something it's not but knows what it is, and it's damn proud of that. That integrity seeps into every riff, every drumbeat, every howl into the mic. It's messy in the best way, evoking '90s alt-rock while staking out some space that feels very much of this moment.
"Chemical" is the hook that lands with the impact of a wrecking ball and burrows its way into your brain long after the final note has faded. Equal parts catchy and cathartic, it's the sort of chorus that demands to be shouted with a crowd of thousands, fists in the air. For those who love alternative rock and want music with an edge that makes you want to be heard or, more simply, music that screams, shouts, or gives a middle finger to the routine, "Chemical" is your anthem. Turn it up, let it hit, and don't be surprised if you come back for another hit.
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