Sydney’s formidable alt-rock powerhouse Raising Ravens returns with a vengeance on their thunderous new single, “The Storm”, released April 4, 2025. Blistering and bold, this track dives deep into emotional turbulence while unleashing a sonic downpour of intensity, honesty, and hard-earned resilience. It’s not just a song—it’s a survival anthem.
Fresh off the announcement of an NSW & ACT tour and gearing up for their second tour of Japan in October 2025, Raising Ravens are clearly in full flight, and “The Storm” is the rallying cry leading the charge.
Written amidst a series of personal crises, “The Storm” is both catharsis and confrontation. It finds lead vocalist and songwriter Jess Finlayson navigating loss, uncertainty, and the impermanence of life with a raw clarity that stings in the best way. From the very first riff, the track commands attention—crashing in with a dense wall of guitars and a rhythm section that pulses like a heartbeat under pressure.
But this is not chaos for chaos’s sake. There’s an emotional arc here—a sense of movement from inner turmoil to acceptance. Jess’s vocal performance is as commanding as ever, balancing defiance with vulnerability.
This line isn’t just lyrical—it’s the track’s emotional backbone. “The Storm” is less about surviving the downpour and more about learning to dance in it. The revelation that even negative experiences hold meaning becomes a kind of liberation, and the band conveys that journey with conviction.
Raising Ravens are no strangers to delivering high-voltage alt-rock with bite, but “The Storm” reveals new depth in their songwriting. The production is crisp and heavy, managing to feel both urgent and expansive. There’s no wasted space here—every note, beat, and lyric serves the mood.
Instrumentally, the band fires on all cylinders. Guitars slash through the mix with a grunge-meets-punk attitude, while the rhythm section lays down an unwavering foundation. It’s aggressive, yes, but controlled—more like a tactical strike than a wild squall.
“The Storm” isn’t just a standalone single—it’s also the launchpad for something bigger. Raising Ravens are celebrating the release with a regional tour through Canberra, Sydney, Thirroul, and Woy Woy throughout April and May. These shows aren’t just performances—they’re part of a mission to revitalize Australia’s live music scene.
Spearheading this effort is Jess’s new community-focused initiative, Dog Days, Raven Nights, held at Ryan’s Hotel in Thirroul. Running on the second and last Saturday of each month, this project is designed to give original bands, both local and national, a platform in a supportive and vibrant venue. It’s a grassroots movement at its finest—something deeply needed in a scene still recovering from the shadows of recent years.
Raising Ravens’ “The Storm” is a furious yet thoughtful track that refuses to flinch in the face of life’s hardest truths. It’s a testament to what the band does best: channeling raw emotion into powerful, purposeful rock music. With this release, they’re not just weathering the storm—they’re owning it.
As they hit the road across NSW and ACT and prepare to return to Japan, it’s clear that Raising Ravens are a band in their prime—fueled by experience, focused on impact, and fearless in their evolution.
Stream “The Storm” now and catch Raising Ravens on tour:
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5 April – Smith’s Alternative, Ngambri / Canberra
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10 April – The Duke, Gadigal / Sydney
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12 April – Ryan’s Hotel, Dharawal / Thirroul
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3 May – Link n Pin, Darkinjung / Woy Woy
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