Heavy AmericA Prove Rock’s Pulse Is Still Beating on “Paper Hearts”
At a time when genre-blending often dilutes rock to a whisper, Boston power trio Heavy AmericA come barreling in like a shot of bourbon served neat—no chaser, no apologies. Their latest single, “Paper Hearts,” released May 2nd, doesn’t flirt with nostalgia—it charges headlong into it, while sounding firmly present. It’s the kind of track that punches hardest from a dark, sweaty rock club stage, guitar amps humming like restless spirits.
Led by Michael T. Seguin’s muscular vocals and razor-sharp riffs, “Paper Hearts” is no-frills, blue-collar rock executed with veteran precision. The band’s dynamic control is impressive—verses simmer with coiled restraint before erupting into full-throttle choruses that beg for fists in the air. Bassist Budd Lapham and drummer Dan Fried lock in with surgical tightness, keeping the engine rumbling beneath the chaos. It’s the sound of a band that knows its way around a stage and a studio—and makes both feel like sacred ground.
But it’s that guitar solo that seals the deal: a blistering, melodic burst that arrives like a flare in the night sky. In the age of algorithm-approved pop gloss, this kind of moment feels rebellious, maybe even heroic. And the track’s ending—ethereal, expansive, and oddly Rush-esque—hints at a deeper ambition beneath the band’s power-trio thunder.
Formed in 2014 during what could’ve been a one-off recording session, Heavy AmericA has built a decade-long discography with grit and momentum. From the breakout success of “Pray for Me” to 2024’s “Pretender,” they’ve quietly assembled one of New England’s most consistent and intriguing rock catalogs. “Paper Hearts” doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it damn sure makes it spin faster.
If you’re looking for a sign that rock is still alive—beating, bleeding, and shouting back—look no further than this. Heavy AmericA aren’t trying to save rock and roll. They’re just playing it like it never left.
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