"Sam has always said he’s wanted me on his album, but he’s waited till it was the right song," KSI explains. KSI perfectly strikes the balance of angst and vulnerability on his verse, proving him to be the perfect collaborator for S-X.Īnd the team-up's been a long time in the making. Really trying to hide what I'm going through.Really want to say that I'm missing you, 'cause I've been out here failing too.' 'I'm so over this right now,' sings KSI, ' Don't wanna hear that you've been beaming, 'cause I've been out here fighting demons. ' I should just get up and run away from you.I get locked out, I really loved you. On Locked Out, both artists open up on relationship breakdowns from the male perspective the good, the bad and the 'f**king hate you' stage.Īnd while the lyrics detail the devastation of a split, their juxtaposition against ceaseless synths means Locked Out doesn't give you a second to breathe perfectly complementing the chaos of the subject matter. There's no room for toxic masculinity here. Feeling like you don’t know where you stand and going through ups and downs as a cycle." Explaining the meaning behind the song, he says: "The song is a reflection of being 'locked out' of someone’s presence or energy. ' I can't lose, you're not with me now.'īy his own admission S-X, real name Sam Andrew Gumbley, writes from a vulnerable position. ' Shame on you, letting me fall down,' S-X sings as he launches into the song over an incessant, high energy instrumental. This is a track totally in its own lane as S-X cements his own hybrid brand of hip-hop and R&B alt-pop, from its production flourishes to vulnerable lyrical themes. Serving pulsating '80s-inspired synths from the off, Locked Out asserts itself as a song that's on-trend while avoiding imitation.
MORE: See KSI's full Official Charts Historyīefore hitting play, it's pretty safe to assume the product of an S-X and KSI team-up's going to be a huge track, and Locked Out does not disappoint. S-X's brand new single Locked Out sees the 28-year-old 'Wolverhampton Wonderkid' team up with 2x BRIT-nominated KSI on a collaboration that's been a long time in the making and we've been lucky enough to bag a sneaky exclusive listen ahead of its release on May 6.
And potentially the hottest contender for the title so far is about to drop, courtesy of S-X and his pal KSI. The songs that populate Still Breathing will take up residence in your brain for days at a time.With evenings getting lighter and the shorts coming out at the faintest sign of sunlight, our search for 2022's song of the summer has officially begun.
The music crackles with a metallic, anthemic, and riff-driven intensity, along with unforgettable hooks. While the Grammy-nominated Skillet (who will tour Australia this November) have proven to be one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century, having sold more than 12 million units worldwide, Cooper wanted to flex his creative muscles outside of his main outfit with Fight The Fury. I hope they feel the emotion of the songs that we have put together because this project is for them.” It’s raw and unfiltered and emotional.”Ĭooper continued, “ Fight The Fury is for all of the fans out there who like the heavy side of Skillet, but want a super heavy album. It takes me back to when I first heard metal and the reason I fell in love with music. My hope is that through the lyrics, people will vent their anger and see that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.”Ĭooper previously commented on the genesis of Fight The Fury, explaining, “ I am so pumped about the release of Fight The Fury! This is a side of me and my music that I don’t get to show very often. Some scars run so deep that we never fully heal. He finished, “ However, I wrote it specifically for those who have been victims of abuse. It touches on some dark themes that can be related in general to most people’s individual struggles in life.” “It’s a good first taste for fans because it’s got all of the ingredients of the band: aggression, melody, screaming, angst, a touch of progressive rock, and frenzied chaos. “ My Demons is the first song that I wrote for the project about five years ago when I first had the idea to start Fight the Fury,” Cooper shared, offering some insight into the track. The band also features Skillet guitarist Seth Morrison, along with drummer Jared Ward and guitarist John Panzer III. Featuring the latest single My Demons, the Still Breathing EP is now available HERE. Fight The Fury, the eagerly awaited metal project from Skillet frontman and bassist John Cooper, has released their debut EP Still Breathing via Atlantic Records.