Scandinavian action rock torchbearers The Feral Kids unleash their third single, “Shine On Your Role”, into the digital ether. The energetic track combines the band’s trademark catchy guitar riffs, raw and powerful vocals, and a solid, driving rhythm section.
“Shine On Your Role” takes the listener into the Californication TV series’ state of mind. Visually, the song is like cruising down the sun-drenched Sunset Strip in a convertible – until the ride takes you back home, where the perfect lifestyle turns out to be a complete dump.
The song is about willful blindness, superficial living, and maintaining appearances. On the outside, everything looks like a carefree jet-set lifestyle, while in reality there’s a pile of unpaid bills on the floor and dreams have turned into a prison of the mind.
There’s a strong cynical undercurrent running through the song: the narrator watches it all from the sidelines and makes it clear that he has no intention of helping when the inevitable collapse comes and reality finally catches up with him.
“Shine On Your Role” was written by Matti Junell, the first vocalist of an early incarnation of the band, with music composed by guitarist Mikko Renko.
The Feral Kids have previously released the singles “No Wall” and “Soul Too Good”.
