ReeToxA‘s new single “Humbug” just hit, and wow, this thing’s a monster. We’re not talking about just another song here. This is an electric punch that nails the whole mess of modern dating, and the second you hit play, it’s clear this song is built to blow your socks off.
The story behind “Humbug” is the kind of rock and roll lore we live for. So Jason McKee, the frontman, was basically done with dating apps after some pretty rough experiences. Then he meets this amazing musician at his rehearsal studio – super talented, really kind – and boom, major crush. Sure, she didn’t feel the same way, but something clicked creatively. And get this: McKee’s messing around with a minor pentatonic scale, totally flubs it, and suddenly there’s this gorgeous, heartbreaking riff filling the room. The guy grabbed a pen and wrote the whole song in 45 seconds flat, right there on the studio couch. Then? He just sat there for the next six hours, completely blown away by what just happened.
But a great riff is just the beginning. Then guitarist James Ryan jumps in, grabs McKee’s initial idea and absolutely blasts it into outer space. Ryan takes the riff “to Saturn and Mars before it crashes back to earth.” His guitar work on this track is mind-blowing—it’s this soaring, face-melting journey that gives the whole song its explosive punch. And the rhythm section—the drums and bass lock together in this tight, powerful groove that holds this beautiful piece together, giving McKee the perfect platform to belt out his hopes for that happy ending we’re all chasing.
“Humbug” is a song that was born to be played loud, either through a killer pair of headphones where you can dissect every complex layer, or better yet, experienced live where its energy is already killing it at gigs and open mics. ReeToxA has built a rock single that’s as relatable as it is utterly explosive. Get on it.