OLIVE VOX SHARE EMOTIONAL TRACK "HEAR ME OUT," ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP
Photo Credit: Kylie Green
Olive Vox are making a strong first impression with the release of their heartfelt new single, "Hear Me Out," the latest preview of their forthcoming debut EP, Trace It Back, arriving September 18 via Big Machine Rock.
Built around soaring melodies and emotionally charged lyricism, "Hear Me Out" strikes a balance between vulnerability and resilience. The track gradually builds from intimate verses into an anthemic chorus, showcasing the band's ability to blend modern alternative rock with infectious hooks that linger long after the song ends. Rather than leaning on overproduction, Olive Vox let the emotion do the heavy lifting, crafting a song that feels deeply personal without losing its broad appeal.
That emotional honesty is at the heart of the song's message. The band explains that "Hear Me Out" explores what it's like to be trapped in an endless cycle of guilt, unable to move beyond the mistakes of your past. While accepting that others may judge you for who you once were, the real battle becomes learning to forgive yourself. It's a brutally honest look at self-punishment, healing, and the exhausting weight of carrying around an older version of yourself long after everyone else has moved on.
The accompanying music video reinforces those themes, pairing the song's emotional weight with intimate visuals that allow its vulnerability to shine through. Rather than distracting from the message, the video keeps the focus squarely on the performance and the emotions driving every lyric.
With Trace It Back set to arrive on September 18, Olive Vox are laying the foundation for an impressive debut. Between the soaring melodies, thoughtful songwriting, and willingness to confront difficult emotions head-on, the band is carving out an identity that's equal parts cathartic and memorable.
"Hear Me Out" is available now on all major streaming platforms, while Trace It Back is available to pre-order and pre-save ahead of its September release.
Trace It Back EP
1.Hear Me Out
2.BABYDOLL
3.I Do
4.Far From Heaven
5.We Are Not The Same
6.Black & White
US Tour Dates with The Toadies
8/6: Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall
8/7: Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
8/8: Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall
8/9: Wilmington, DE - The Queen
8/11: Allentown, PA - Archer Hall
8/13: Albany, NY - Empire Live
8/15: Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew’s Hall
8/16: Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
8/19: Little Rock, AR - The Hall
8/20: Tyler, TX - True Vine Brewing Co.
8/21: Helotes, TX - Josabi’s
9/17: Des Moines, IA - The Rave
9/18: Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
9/19: Indianapolis, IN - Hi-Fi Annex
9/21: St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
9/23: Kansas City, MO - The Truman
9/24: Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom
9/25: Canyon, TX - The Lumberyard
9/26: Santa Fe, NM - The Bridge
9/29: Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
10/2: Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
10/3: Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater
