Active Rock

Active rock is a high-energy genre that blends the heavy riffs of hard rock with the accessibility of mainstream rock radio. It features powerful, melodic vocals, driving rhythms, and a polished yet aggressive sound. The guitars are often thick and dynamic, ranging from crunching distortion to soaring leads, while the drums maintain a punchy, hard-hitting foundation. Lyrically, songs explore themes of resilience, emotion, and personal struggle, often with anthemic choruses designed for massive audience singalongs. Active rock thrives on a balance between modern production and raw intensity, making it a staple of rock radio and streaming playlists.

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Single - Released August 8, 2025
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  1. August 8, 2025
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  1. April 4, 2025
  2. December 27, 2024
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  5. October 4
  6. August 30
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  11. January 16
  12. December 8, 2023
  13. November 11
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    Octane
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  14. November 11
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    Octane
    12 tracks
  15. August 4
  16. February 10
  17. February 4
  18. January 6
  19. November 25, 2022
  20. November 11