Los Angeles-based hard rock duo, Satellite Citi, have today returned with their latest single, "Give Me Apocalypse" and they've brought pop punk disruptor, Ray Hawthorne with them. Driven by heavy riffs and searing emotion, the track reflects Satellite Citi's ability to channel real-life struggles into powerful anthems, serving as an invitation to confront the end as the beginning of something new. Fans can watch the brand new video for "Give Me Apocalypse" ft. Ray Hawthorne BELOW.
Speaking on the inspiration behind today's single release, Satellite Citi share:
"We wrote “Give Me Apocalypse” during a time when everything felt out of our control. It’s about the idea that sometimes the world has to burn around you before you can let go of fear and face reality.
It’s even more special to us, because we co-wrote this with Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace and the very badass Ray Hawthorne, who also delivered some absolutely killer guest vocals. Massive thanks to them, as well as Kodeblooded for producing and Joe Rickard for mixing/mastering this one. We hope everyone loves the track as much as we do.”
Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 15 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.
Satellite Citi have been steadily building momentum, with over 1.5 million Spotify streams, previous single “Anxious Hearts” featured on KROQ’s Locals Only, latest single "Triggers" ft. Love Ghost featured on Good Day LA, and a standout performance for Guitar Center x Jam in the Van — watch it HERE. With no plans of slowing down, the band will be releasing a new single every eight weeks, collaborating with a diverse lineup of producers across Los Angeles.
Be sure to stay tuned for more Satellite Citi and Ray Hawthorne news coming very soon.
ABOUT RAY HAWTHORNE
Do you remember that episode of Degrassi where Ashley really wants Craig to tell her he loves her, but Craig gets all panicked and can’t tell her that he does? It causes so much drama in their relationship. She begins to question her feelings for him and because of that, he becomes seemingly unsure of his feelings for her. So, in an effort to quell the bad vibes, Craig writes a song that includes lyrics IMPLICITLY AND EXPLICITLY stating that he loves her. (Total banger by the way, the only song of his I like better is the one he sings at the battle of the bands after the two inevitably break up, it’s also about Ashley. I believe it’s called ‘What I Know’) Anyway, Craig was only able to admit he loved Ashley in song form, but you as the viewer are left wondering ‘Does he really love her, or was this just his solution to end the drama?’ Or, ’Is this truly the only way he can express himself because he’s kind of nervous about speaking his true feelings outside of the structured environment of a song?’. I tend to believe it’s a mixture of both. So what I’m trying to say is, this collection of songs is kind of like that. I always feel like I have so much to say but often feel a bit too vulnerable when discussing my actual feelings. So for the majority of my life, I’ve just written them into songs instead. These songs can be quite vulnerable even if they seem silly at times. So now you’re left to wonder... am I telling the truth or just trying to get rid of Ashley’s bad vibes?
ABOUT SATELLITE CITI
Satellite Citi is a Los Angeles-based hard rock duo powered by Anna Gevorkian, who commands both lead vocals and drums, and Shaunt Sulahian, whose intense guitar riffs and backing vocals drive their explosive sound. Their live shows are elevated by mysterious musicians known as the Spacewalkers, adding atmospheric layers and intrigue to the performance. Known for their cinematic edge, the band’s latest EP Spacewalker, produced by Grammy-winner David Bottrill, is paired with a comic book they authored, exploring themes of betrayal, grief, and hope.
Deeply rooted in mental health advocacy, Satellite Citi channels personal experiences with fear and anxiety into music meant to inspire resilience and connection. Their work has been featured in The Freak Brothers and Long Live Rock… Celebrate the Chaos, sharing space with artists from Metallica and Slipknot. With praise from outlets like HuffPost, Guitar World, and Loudwire, Satellite Citicontinues to build a reputation as a force in both sound and storytelling.
Photo Credit: Michelle Shiers