The charts are a graveyard of recycled noise, but AudioGust doesn’t play that game. Seattle’s Chris Evans, under his solo moniker, dropped the single “Here We Go Again” on March 31, 2025, a bright, punchy herald for his second album, set for May 30, 2025. This indie rock gem, self-released, captures the wild rush of creativity in a world that’d rather scroll than create.
This is music that grabs inspiration by the throat and runs.
Evans, a former Microsoft coder turned multi-instrumentalist, has been churning out songs since his 2023 debut Walk With Me. His home studio on Whidbey Island is a crucible for hooky anthems, and “Here We Go Again” is his sharpest yet. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evans, it’s a testament to DIY grit, free from industry polish. The single’s upbeat drive sets the stage for an album about the highs and lows of the creative process.
The track bursts with a 3 a.m. epiphany, guitars jangling like a caffeine-fueled pulse. Evans’ vocals, warm and urgent, narrate a late-night dance with his muse, scrambling to catch fleeting ideas before they vanish. The rhythm section—tight, propulsive—carries a ‘90s alt-rock vibe, less Green Day’s snarl, more Fountains of Wayne’s wit. “It’s the spark when your mind’s on fire,” the song hums, a love letter to every artist who’s chased a vision in the dark.
No lyrics were provided, but the press release paints a vivid scene: dawn breaking, ideas flooding, fear of losing the magic. Evans’ storytelling, honed across three dozen songs, shines through, blending raw energy with introspective depth. The production is clean yet unpolished, letting the song’s heart beat loud, though a bolder mix could’ve pushed it further. “This is music for the dreamers who don’t sleep,” it declares, relentless and alive.
The forthcoming album promises 14 tracks, including fan-favorite “Tomorrow is Mine,” a 2024 USA Songwriting Contest finalist. Evans’ knack for big choruses and evocative bridges makes “Here We Go Again” a perfect opener, teasing a record that’s both personal and universal. It’s not about fame—it’s about the fight to create, to feel something real in our era’s digital haze.
AudioGust isn’t here to top the charts; he’s here to wake the disenchanted. “Here We Go Again” is a pulse for those who’d rather build than buy. In a world drowning in content, Evans’ indie rock cuts through, a reminder that creation is chaos, beauty, and defiance all at once. This single’s just the start—May’s album will light the fire.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/BqDmPNYrfcM
Bandcamp: https://audiogust.bandcamp.com/track/here-we-go-again-2
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3U1BPnBK2gwEIzc9gD4HS1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/audiogust/1675110656