Austin-based rock band Rival Waves is back with a powerful new single, “New Fear” and it’s a must-hear for any rock lover. From the very first note, the track hits hard with booming drums, gritty guitar riffs and vocals full of raw emotion. The band doesn’t hold back, delivering a message that feels especially real today, about being overwhelmed by constant digital noise and the struggle to feel anything real in the chaos.
The lyrics are meaningful and hit close to home. There’s urgency in the words, but also a sense of hope, like a reminder that it’s not too late to reconnect with ourselves. The production is clean and tight with polished mixing and standout performances across the board. Everything from the basslines to the layered guitars works together to create a sound that’s big, bold and impossible to ignore.
ABOUT THE BAND:
RIVAL WAVES is an alternative rock band from Austin, Texas, known for its explosive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and fiercely independent spirit. Blending elements of alt-rock, grunge revival, punk, and modern rock, the band has drawn comparisons to Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Muse, Royal Blood, and Pearl Jam.
A product of the creative partnership of Joel De La Garza (vocals), Marc Schulz (guitar), Erik Salinas (guitar), and Dave McLeod (bass), Rival Waves has crafted a bold and uncompromising sound that’s been making waves far beyond the Austin scene.
