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NEW LOS ANGELES ALT-ROCK

HOLOGRAM — the breakout anthem from ANIMUS

15M+ global streams. A TikTok spark (4M+ views). A chorus that hits like a memory you can’t hold. Listen & Follow on Spotify

Quick take (for fans of…)

If you rotate Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon, Nothing But Thieves, Palaye Royale, or The Hunna, “HOLOGRAM” is your next fix of widescreen alternative rock—emo heart, pop precision, cinematic scale.

What it’s about

“HOLOGRAM” chases identity in the age of performance. It’s the ache of nostalgia—photos you can’t re-shoot, the version of yourself people project onto you—and the fear that what’s left is just a flicker: “You see through who I am — a hologram.”

“I’m always building castles in an hourglass / Every disassociated person understands”

How it sounds

Sleek, modern alt-rock with neon edges: pulsing verse groove, pressure-build pre-chorus, and a sky-punch chorus. Textured guitars and synth halos mirror the lyric’s mirage theme, while the vocal lifts clean and urgent— the reason this one connected with millions.

Standout moment

The title drop — “You see through who I am, a hologram” — hits with a synth bloom and stacked harmonies. It’s the line fans scream back first.

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Lyric spotlight

They say that heroes get remembered by the youth / Legends never die, 27 you’re used up… I’ve never been a person with the upper hand / I’m always building castles in an hourglass…

Where it fits

  • Los Angeles alternative rock
  • Alt-emo anthem
  • Viral TikTok rock
  • New rock 2025
  • Independent alternative rock band

Drop it into your “Alt NOW / Rock This / All New Rock” lane—then follow the band so you catch every drop.
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NEW LOS ANGELES ALT-ROCK

BURN — the spark that ignites ANIMUS

Alt-emo punk adrenaline. Existential lyrics. Arena-ready hooks. Listen & Follow on Spotify

Quick take (for fans of…)

If your rotation includes Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon, Nothing But Thieves, Palaye Royale, or The Hunna, “BURN” will hit that sweet spot of grit + melody. New-music hunters in the alt-emo lane: this one belongs in your queue.

What it’s about

“BURN” opens the ANIMUS era by asking whether we’re really living or just drifting. It’s a confrontation with numbness—choosing to cut through the noise and pierce the heart of it when everything collides.

“are we ever really living if we can’t decide that it’s all ending”

How it sounds

File under alt-emo punk: sprint-tempo percussion, serrated guitars, and a vocal that flips from confessional to confrontational in seconds. It’s mosh-pit energy with pop precision—the kind of opener that makes you turn the volume up and drive a little too fast.

Standout moment

When the hook lands on “we’ll burn it all tonight”, the stacks tighten and the gang-shout feel makes it instant crowd-sing material.

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Where it fits

  • Los Angeles alternative rock
  • Alt-emo punk
  • New rock 2025
  • Up-and-coming indie rock bands

Add it next to your heavy rotation—then follow the band so you catch every drop.

Why Fans of Linkin Park Will Love Poe the Passenger 

Linkin Park’s New Era & The Rise of Poe the Passenger

If you’ve been following Linkin Park’s latest chapter, you’ve likely heard their new single Heavy Is The Crown, which has already made waves as part of the League of Legends World Championship Anthem. This track marks a bold new era for the band, blending their signature nu-metal sound with fresh, modern energy. Mike Shinoda, a core creative force in the band, has said that this song is a "real highlight" of Linkin Park’s new direction, as it blends the past and future of their music. With the upcoming album From Zero releasing in November, it’s clear that Linkin Park is evolving while keeping their emotional intensity intact.

As Poe the Passenger, we’ve always drawn inspiration from bands like Linkin Park. Their unique ability to blend aggressive, emotional songwriting with soaring melodies has had a huge influence on our sound—especially on tracks from our latest album, ANIMUS. Much like Heavy Is The Crown, which fuses the band’s earlier work with new elements, our music explores themes of disillusionment, personal conflict, and resilience.

The Influence of Linkin Park on Poe the Passenger

Mike Shinoda’s role as a producer and songwriter has been particularly inspirational for us. His approach to blending electronic elements with raw guitar riffs, while keeping the emotional core of the songs intact, is something we’ve tried to emulate. Tracks like HOLOGRAM and BURN from our album ANIMUS are influenced by this dynamic, bringing together haunting lyrics and impactful instrumentals.

Heavy Is The Crown is an anthem about the weight of leadership and the personal struggles that come with it—a theme we’ve also explored in our own music. The duality of light and dark present in ANIMUS mirrors the sonic depth and emotional complexity found in Linkin Park’s latest releases, especially their single The Emptiness Machine.

Fans of Linkin Park Should Listen to Poe the Passenger

If you’ve been vibing with Heavy Is The Crown and Linkin Park’s ongoing evolution, we invite you to check out ANIMUS. It’s an album full of introspection and intensity, perfect for fans of emotionally charged alternative rock. Our tracks like DOOM n GLOOM and DAMNED n BEAUTIFUL explore similar emotional terrain, combining alt-rock energy with poignant, reflective lyrics. Like Linkin Park, we aim to make music that resonates on a deep emotional level, and we’re confident you’ll find something to connect with in our sound.

Add Us to Your Playlist

To all the alternative rock fans out there, we encourage you to add Linkin Park’s Heavy Is The Crown to your playlists—and while you’re at it, add songs from ANIMUS too! Our music pairs well with Linkin Park’s anthems, offering a fresh yet familiar sound for fans of emotionally-driven alt-rock. Together, ANIMUS and Linkin Park’s From Zero create a perfect balance of cathartic, powerful music for the soul.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Linkin Park or just discovering their latest releases, we think you’ll find something to love in the world of Poe the Passenger.

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Jeff, Matt & Trent