Rocket – “Wide Awake” [Video]

ROCKET – “Wide Awake” (Official Video)

Rocket are back and ready to launch with their new single “Wide Awake”—a sharp, fuzzed-out anthem that kicks off a bold new era. The track comes blazing in as the first taste of R is for Rocket, the band’s long-awaited debut full-length, dropping October 3rd via Transgressive Records / Canvasback.

Fronted by the magnetic Alithea Tuttle, Rocket fuse slacker cool with jagged guitars and sugary vocal hooks. “Wide Awake” showcases everything that makes them great: punchy riffs, dreamy harmonies, and that emotional spark that feels both urgent and nostalgic. It’s the kind of song that sticks after one spin, but opens up even more after five.

The LA quartet—Tuttle (vocals/bass), Baron Rinzler (guitar), Desi Scaglione (guitar), and Cooper Ladomade (drums)—started out jamming in a backyard shed and are now opening for The Smashing Pumpkins. They’ve toured with Ride, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Silversun Pickups, sharpened their sound on festival stages around the world, and honed their chops in between sweaty club shows and late-night writing sessions.

With R is for Rocket, they’re leveling up. The record balances explosive alt-rock energy with moments of vulnerability and introspection—tracking at both Studio 606 (for the bangers) and 64 Sound (for the softer glows). It’s got the sonic bite of Sonic Youth and the melodic pull of Momma, but Rocket carve their own lane with charisma and big-hearted songwriting.

They’ve also reissued their buzzed-about Versions of You EP on vinyl and CD, with early cuts like “Crossing Fingers,” “One Million,” and “Take Your Aim” now officially part of their growing catalog.

Don’t sleep—this is the moment to jump onboard. PRE-ORDER HERE.

TOUR DATES:
Tickets Here

EU/UK DATES
Aug 8 – Way Out West, Gothenburg, SE
Aug 10 – Gunnersbury Park, London ^
Aug 11 – Windmill Brixton, London (SOLD OUT)
Aug 12 – The Piece Hall, Halifax ^
Aug 13 – Scarborough Open Air Theatre ^
Aug 14 – Colchester Castle Park ^
Aug 16 – Greenman Festival, Wales

US HEADLINE TOUR
Oct 27 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
Oct 30 – Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
Oct 31 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk (Indoors)
Nov 3 – Nashville, TN @ drkmttr
Nov 4 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
Nov 6 – Washington, DC @ DC9
Nov 7 – Philadelphia, PA @ Warehouse on Watts
Nov 8 – New York, NY @ Baby’s All Right
Nov 11 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
Nov 13 – Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
Nov 14 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
Nov 15 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
Nov 18 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
Nov 19 – Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall
Nov 21 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
Nov 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy

^ supporting The Smashing Pumpkins