Words by: Amanda Marano

Los Angeles band, Rad Horror has released their newest single, “Everybody But Myself.” With their infectious vibe, the band emulates a level of coolness through their soft vocals and swaying guitar. The visuals feature a woman dancing against a rainbow-like color palette. The lyrics examine the problem of caring about others too deeply that you end up sacrificing your own needs. With a shimmering indie-rock soundscape, it feels like the climactic scene in a coming-of-age movie.

Vocalist Dylan Jackson Scott spoke on the track, explaining “‘Everybody But Myself’ creates an inner dialogue with one’s self about the realization you’ve given everything you have to people in your life, and yet they yearn and beg for more. It sometimes takes a bit of time to learn how much and for how long you’ve been taken advantage of, whether in love and caring or in monetary and material objects. We enjoy wonderful and amazing times with these people, but great advantage is taken and rears its ugly head… We bloom into colorful flowers of resentment: We become hideous versions of our once recognizable selves.”

Dylan continues, “With the ‘Everybody But Myself’ video, which was directed by the band’s Cory Ingram, we decided to create a simple visual, depicting an objective look at yourself. It’s the perspective we all long for, the truest form of self-awareness. In everyday society, we find it hard to look at ourselves in the mirror and tell ourselves the truth. Who are we really? How well do we truly know ourselves? Are we all victims hiding behind our collective unconscious? Sometimes it’s hard to know.”

Rad Horror developed an infectious cult following in Los Angeles with their high-energy performances and unified sing-a-longs. They write introspective lyrics with unflinching honesty. With hit songs like “Benzos and Cigarettes,” “Stay Out,” “Teenage Love,” and “Mad At The World,” the band has already garnered more than 5 million cumulative streams. Scott’s unique voice is celebrated by Rad Horror fans everywhere as their LA cult following has now become global. Their success has been recognized internationally as they’ve toured Europe and the US opening for double-platinum artists such as lovelytheband, Dreamers, and #1 Alternative chart artist The Unlikely Candidates. Plans for a 2021 tour are in the works, and will be announced as soon as touring can safely start up again.

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