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ALEXIS Dances Through the Mirrors of the Self in ‘HATE IT HERE’

Published

9 months ago

September 12, 2025

With “HATE IT HERE,” ALEXIS delivers a track that is both vulnerable confession and glittering anthem. Where her debut “Blue Jeans” shimmered with youthful nostalgia, this follow-up unveils an artist unafraid to confront the shadows of self-doubt and identity. It’s a song that aches with honesty yet radiates a kind of cathartic brightness—a paradox ALEXIS wears with ease.

Musically, the single is a lush weave of synth-pop sparkle, indie-pop candor, and a whisper of pop-rock grit. Each beat and chord seems designed to carry her story forward, marrying infectious rhythm with unflinching lyrics. One moment you’re lost in its buoyant melodies, and the next you’re caught by a phrase that lands like a sharp truth.

Thematically, “HATE IT HERE” is striking in its sincerity. ALEXIS does not shy away from the complexities of self-acceptance and cultural belonging, but instead turns them into art that feels both personal and universal. The decision to feature Filipinana attire on the cover adds a tangible sense of heritage and duality, grounding the song in something deeper than mere pop polish.

Visually, the mirrored installation in the music video echoes the lyrical introspection—multiplying versions of the self, each fragile yet resilient. Together, song and imagery form a kaleidoscope of identity, showing ALEXIS not just as a pop artist, but as a storyteller willing to reflect the messy, beautiful contradictions of growing up.

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Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “Loud & Proud” On Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 7 PM PT on Twitch

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5 hours ago

June 7, 2026

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Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Loud & Proud” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, June 9^th, 2026 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show.

Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed on shows with some of the greatest musicians on the planet including Ozzy Osbourne, John Lodge, Steve Vai, Leland Sklar, Kenny Aronoff, Tommy James, Verdeen White, Ten Years After, BuckCherry, Rick Wakeman and more.

Rocky’s first studio album, “Firestorm” is now available worldwide through Allied Artists Music Group, together with an epic music video of his #1 Global DRT Chart topper single, “Rock Star”, that also picked up a Best Rock Performance nod at the 2019 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (“HMMA”).

Rocky Kramer recently returned to the studio to record his sophomore album “Alone In The Rain” which will be released soon!!!

Rocky Kramer was recently cast in The Mutt Productions/ Allied Artists rock n’ roll time travel comedy adventure “Rockin’ In Time” where he will play the film’s lead character, Lars Olsen. The film is being directed by Aaron Lee Lopez (of the “Teenage Girl” franchise) and is being produced by multi-platinum and six-time Grammy Award winning musician turned motion picture producer, Kurt Wipfli.

Rocky Kramer is now the new lead guitarist in Prescott Niles’ new revival of the legendary band The Knack. Known worldwide for their smash hit “My Sharona,” The Knack helped define the sound of late-1970s power pop and rock. Decades later, the band’s influence continues to resonate with fans and musicians across generations. With Rocky Kramer now joining the lineup, the band is poised to introduce that legacy to a new era of audiences while honoring the spirit that made them legendary.

Watch Rocky Kramer’s “Rock Star” Music Video here: