In a world where political music often screams without saying much, Reverend Genes’ “Was Will Be” (out March 21, 2025) lands like a quiet detonation. The lead single from the Change EP—capping the Newcastle, Australia multi-instrumentalist’s “Space Time Change” trilogy—dodges the trap of empty rage.
Reverend Genes isn’t just yelling about war—they’re digging into history’s playbook. With Kyklos, that old Greek idea of governments spinning from freedom to ruin and back, they tie Ukraine and Palestine’s mess to what Plato and his crew saw coming ages ago. It’s protest music with a syllabus, asking where our teetering democracies sit in the spiral and whether climate change will nudge us toward harmony or havoc. Most artists would stop at the question. Reverend Genes backs it with action, funneling 100% of streaming royalties to Red Cross International for those caught in the crossfire—a move that turns philosophy into paycheck.
Musically, it’s pure Genes—catchy as hell, like “Everyday People” proved, but with a weird edge that’s all theirs. It’s the kind of tune you sing along to while it’s quietly messing with your head. It’s why Music Authentic has been in their corner from the jump, spotlighting them across our radio waves and podcasts.
“‘Was Will Be’ asks whether climate change will push humanity toward cooperation or conflict—a question posed through music rather than manifesto.”