The Heroic Enthusiasts are carving the wave of modern rock into a tsunami. Their latest hit, “Jaded,” co-written and co-produced with legendary hitmaker Stephen Hague (New Order, Pet Shop Boys), is a beauty that refuses to blink in the face of chaos. Dropped on February 27th as the final precursor to their April 11th album Illuminate, this track hates apathy, and is served in a dancefloor-ready package.
Vocalist James Tabbi and guitarist Thomas Ferrara—the guys behind the band—mix their Brit-pop and New Wave culture into something sharp enough to cut glass but big enough to fill a stadium. Tabbi’s all on the weary defiance of someone who’s seen the world burn but still believes in sparks, while Ferrara’s guitar cuts through like a switchblade. The chemistry here is volcanic: Ferrara’s pre-chorus hooks lock into Hague’s production skillz, while Tabbi’s words (“We’re jaded with the whole charade / Throw it down and make us stay”) scream “rebellion!”.
“Jaded” arrives with a music video directed by Taylor Ballantyne (Sports Illustrated), a visual feast that shows the restless energy. It’s the perfect companion to a track that grows on contrasts—shadow and neon, despair and hope, exhaustion and euphoria. Tabbi nails it: “Sometimes you just need to go out and dance.” And damn, does this song make you want to do exactly that, even if the world’s crumbling.
The Heroic Enthusiasts’ rise—700k streams across four continents, raves from Clash and Post Punk—is a victory lap for raw talent in an era of algorithm-driven fluff. Their previous singles (“All I Want,” “Wake Me When It’s Over”) already proved they’re no nostalgia act, but “Jaded” proves them to be torchbearers of rock’s future.
Illuminate will definitely be a manifesto for everyone who’s sick of the same old BS, and “Jaded” is its battle cry. The Heroic Enthusiasts aren’t here to soothe; they’re here to scorch. Prep your speakers—and your dancing shoes.
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