Australian alt-rock band, Awaken I Am, have just unleashed their new single “Vacant,” via SBG Records. Accompanied by an official music video, which premiered exclusively on YouTube, this is the band’s first release through the label, with live dates and their new album, The Only Way Out Is Through, to come throughout 2025. Watch it below and find out more.

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Fronted by producer and vocalist Jimmy Alexander, the band’s journey has been marked by resilience and evolution. In 2018, as they wrapped their first U.S. tour, tragedy struck back home in Brisbane. Guitarist Connor Verner-Oakley, just 22, lost his life in a devastating incident involving an intentional reckless driver. In the wake of this unimaginable loss, Awaken I Am channeled their grief into creativity, diving into the writing and recording process. The resulting songs became a cathartic tribute to their fallen bandmate—honoring his memory while confronting the pain of his absence.

As the world faced lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the band continued forging ahead, writing what would become their most personal and powerful work to date. Produced by Jimmy Alexander (Rain City Drive), their upcoming full-length album, The Only Way Out Is Through, is set for release in 2025.

The band’s sound, shaped by tragedy, growth, and perseverance, continues to evolve. Their recent singles have showcased this transformation—starting with “Relic,” followed by “Turn To Stone,” which earned a spot in SiriusXM Octane’s rotation in February. Now, “Vacant”, the latest single, is here, offering yet another glimpse into the raw emotional landscape the band explores with every release. Awaken I Am stands as a testament to turning pain into power, always moving forward—through loss, through change, and through sound.

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