Scott Middlin isn’t interested in holding anything back anymore. Where some artists pull inward, he turns the volume all the way up and lets it rip.
Having spent years moving through the alternative rock circuit with bands like Emecia and Emerald City, Middlin has already seen his share of stages, radio play, and international touring. From MTV Australia rotation to shows across Asia, his résumé is solid. But his solo work hits differently. It feels less filtered and a lot more direct.
That shift began with The Bereavement Ballads, a raw and stripped-back project that leaned into loss and reflection. Now, “In The Wake” flips that energy on its head. It’s louder, sharper, and built to be felt in your chest.
Driven by gritty guitars and a restless edge, the track doesn’t sit still. It surges forward with the kind of intensity that defines alt-rock and punk at its best. There’s tension baked into every section, like it could come apart at any second, but never does. Middlin’s vocals cut through the noise with urgency, carrying the weight of everything behind the song.
At its core, “In The Wake” is about what happens after breaking free from an abusive relationship. Instead of dwelling on the past, it locks into that turning point where clarity starts to kick in. There’s anger in it, but also control. A sense of reclaiming space and identity.
It’s not polished or softened, and that’s the point. The track thrives on that roughness, letting emotion come through without restraint.
With more music on the horizon, Middlin sounds more locked in than ever, and it’s evident he is making a difference.
