The Higher Desires — News & Features

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Generation Me (Radio Edit) cover art — The Higher Desires
Announcement Release Clean

“Generation Me (Radio Edit)” — releases Nov 14, 2025

A clean, broadcast-ready cut of our modern rock track that calls out groupthink and celebrates independent thought. Same punch, FCC-compliant polish. Built on heavy toms, locked-in bass, and a rock/hip-hop cadence that hits hard without losing the groove. Aimed at alt/rock/crossover playlists and radio adds.

I Know Right — single cover art featured by SPIN Magazine
Feature SPIN

SPIN: Now Hear This — Oct 2025

“Alt-metal groove and hip-hop cadence… think Helmet/House of Pain.” SPIN spotlights “I Know Right,” plus a quick interview on sound, influences, and process via Groover’s discovery platform.

Unknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition) — cover art featured by Beach House
Review Beach House

Beach House: “Unknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition)”

Ellie Malkin highlights the electric-guitar “Taps” and the veterans-charity pledge, calling the release intentional, respectful, and worth supporting.

I Know Right — cover art featured in Honk Magazine Top 10
Top 10 Honk

Honk Magazine: Top 10 Tracks of 2025

“Transforms a throwaway phrase into a powerhouse anthem… fresh and bold.” Honk recognizes “I Know Right” among the year’s essential tracks.

The Higher Desires — band logo used for RAGMAG artist spotlight
Feature RAGMAG

RAGMAG: Artist spotlight

Mission-forward indie rock under Def Garage Records — from “The Children” to “Unknown Soldiers” to “Generation Me,” all produced DIY with a focus on authenticity.

Unknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition) — cover art featured by HypeHub
Review HypeHub

HypeHub: “Electrifying tribute”

A deep dive on urgency and emotion, spotlighting the “Taps” homage and the veterans-charity pledge behind the release.

Groover charts — I Know Right cover art
Chart Groover

Groover: “I Know Right” — #15 US Hip-Hop / #90 US All Genres / #235 Global All Genres

“I Know Right” is still charting after peaking at #15 (US Hip-Hop), #90 (US All Genres) and #235 (Global All Genres). Thank you to the curators supporting the track.

Groover charts — Unknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition) cover art
Chart Groover

Groover: “Unknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition)” — #47 Indie USA / #205 All Genres

Debuted at #47 on Groover Indie USA and reached #205 on US All Genres. The tribute continues to find new ears.

Glacer FM — The Mark Wayne Show (band logo)
Radio Glacer FM

Glacer FM — The Mark Wayne Show

Sunday nights (10pm ET / 7pm PT): spins for “Unknown Soldiers,” “I Know Right,” and more. Huge thanks for the support!

Analyze My Lyrics — Part 1 (Unknown Soldiers) cover image
Longform Analyze My Lyrics

Analyze My Lyrics: “Unknown Soldiers” — Pt. 1

A detailed breakdown of imagery, themes, and refrain — a salute to service and sacrifice with plain-spoken sincerity.

Analyze My Lyrics — Part 2 (release write-up) cover
Longform Analyze My Lyrics

Analyze My Lyrics: Release write-up — Pt. 2

Coverage highlighting guest guitarist Michael Stoican and our pledge to direct royalties to veterans’ causes.

The Children — single cover art
Release

“The Children” — Mar 28, 2025

An acoustic peace anthem that asks leaders to protect the next generation. Warm guitar, layered percussion, and a message first.

I Know Right — single cover art
Release

“I Know Right” — Dec 20, 2024

Gritty indie/alt energy with a chant-ready hook. Featured by SPIN & Honk, plus playlist and radio support.

Unknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition) — single cover art
Release Charity

“Unknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition)” — Nov 22, 2024

Tribute single featuring guest guitar by Michael Stoican. Royalties directed to veterans’ charities, with the rest fueling outreach.

Generation Me — original debut single cover art (explicit)
Release Explicit

“Generation Me” — Sep 20, 2024

The explosive debut that set our tone — identity, pressure, and the personal battles of a noisy era. Guitars bite, drums drive, and the cadence snaps with hip-hop precision. The unfiltered cut that birthed the Radio Edit.