ROHAN’s “Fizzy” Turns Heartbreak Into An Explosive Sound
ROHAN’s new single “Fizzy” arrives like the final spark of a fire that’s been burning too long, dangerously loud and impossible to ignore. The San Francisco/Melbourne alt-pop artist and producer doesn’t just reflect on a relationship gone wrong, he throws listeners right into the fire of it. Blending pop-punk angst with alt-pop polish and an undeniable dose of emotional rawness, ROHAN perfectly delivers a heartbreak anthem that feels like equal parts of a journal entry and live-wire performance.
"Fizzy” is the sound of finally admitting that the good times are over, the high is gone, and all that is left is the crash. But the singer doesn’t dive into melancholy, he cranks the volume up on the guitar. It’s loud and unfiltered, built on the kind of explosive energy that defines the best breakup tracks, and the song offers more than just heartbreak; it captures chaos and the clarity that follows when love combusts.
Anchored by a pulsive drum sound by American drummer Thomas Pridgen, who stumbled into the track during a late-night jam at ROHAN’s Melbourne studio, "Fizzy” embodies that rare “lightning in a bottle” feeling. The production, mixing, and mastering were handled by Scott McDowell, Brian Cruz, and John Greenham, which allowed the track to maintain an almost garage-band edge that makes it feel alive.
Sound-wise, the track is rooted in a pop-rock foundation with clear nods to early 2000s pop-punk and contemporary alt-pop. The influence of bands like Green Day, Skeggs, and Beach Bunny bleeds through, especially in the punchy guitar work and live-band energy. But what elevates the song is the singer’s raw, frustrated, and emotionally exposed vocals. He doesn’t just sing these lyrics, he throws them like punches, capturing that manic feeling of resentment, regret, and reluctant acceptance.
"You know I'm having the very best time / Didn't think it could be so hard to say sorry / Went to see you but you pushed me away, it’s funny / How the tides have turned" are lyrics that feel like an eye-roll wrapped in heartbreak, filled with sarcasm and a fake smile through clenched teeth. Then comes the admission of guilt, the failed attempt at reconciliation, and the bitter acknowledgment of how the tables have turned. It’s not just storytelling, it’s an emotional whiplash.
The accompanying visualizer, directed by Mark Kohr, captures the combustible energy of the track perfectly. We see ROHAN and Pridgen jamming in a dimly lit bar surrounded by empty wine bottles, a visual metaphor for chaos and the emotional hangover that comes after a party ends.
With “Fizzy,” ROHAN doesn’t just deliver a breakup anthem; he captures the riot of feelings that come when something once beautiful and loved burns out. It’s messy, melodic, and emotionally charged in all the right ways. The blend of pop-rock urgency, confessional lyrics, and live-band energy makes this track stand out in ROHAN’s growing catalogue and serves as the perfect introduction for new listeners.
