Our Escape Releases New Single “Hey Neighbor”

The catchy, hardcore track paints a satirical critique (and unapologetic warning) about political cult manipulation

Orlando-based hardcore band Our Escape released their newest single, “Hey Neighbor,” on April 8, 2025. “Hey Neighbor” is the second single from their sophomore album, which is titled Who to Blame and is set for release later this year.

Drawing inspiration from bands like While She Sleeps and Refused, “Hey Neighbor” features a hard-hitting, rhythmically driven sound punctuated by bouncing choruses. With a satirical tongue, it offers an unapologetic critique of citizens who become strangled by self-righteousness and the seductive pills of political cult manipulation. 

About the Band 

Formed in 2018, Our Escape is a three-piece hardcore band (with metalcore elements) featuring Mark Neville on drums, Zach Waite on guitar and lead vocals, and Brian Jett on bass. 

Our Escape’s sound is built on fearless experimentation, incorporating catchy rhythms, heavy riffs, fuzz bass tones, and intricate snare work with Latin influences. Layered with atmospheric guitar effects and dynamic vocals — often likened to The Refused and Comeback Kid — their sound bridges old-school influences like AFI and Snapcase with a modern, experimental edge. Their lyrics offer both poetic and not-so-subtle societal critiques, blending a tongue-in-cheek tone with hopeful undercurrents. Their songs tackle themes of ignorance, self-destruction, and systemic ills, all delivered with biting wit and a glimmer of optimism.

Known for their live shows, audiences come to see the trio’s unique mix of structured chaos and improvisation — and they return for the sense of belonging and unity that makes each new performance feel like a homecoming.

Our Escape released their self-titled debut album through Havoc Underground in October 2019, and their sophomore album Who to Blame? is set for release in 2025. The album is a testament to their journey as musicians and friends — a balance of experimentation and unlikely cohesion born out of trust, brotherhood, and mutual respect.

“Hey Neighbor,”: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/track/7IJR1KgP9XHbtCM3JhunU8