New York City’s Alex Yacovelli delivers an unrelenting dose of Neo-Grunge and Punk attitude with his latest single, “Red Eye.” Drenched in gritty, overdriven guitars and layered with snarling vocal stacks, the track is a ferocious takedown of modern social media-driven travel culture. From the first riff, Yacovelli channels the DIY rawness of punk icons like Kurt Cobain and David Johansen, gripping listeners with biting, taunting hooks that swagger with self-aware irony.
“Red Eye is an anti-anthem,” Yacovelli explains. “The song teases and celebrates the jet-setting lifestyle and snapping it ‘for the ‘Gram.’” With a slick, airbrushed façade, the song’s narrator brags about their high-flying, globetrotting life—always camera-ready, always in motion—but beneath the bravado lies a pointed critique. Is it about embracing culture and adventure, or just chasing validation through a filter? Yacovelli forces the listener to decide, all while propelling them into a high-voltage sonic ride from tarmac to 40,000 feet.
As the fearless frontman of YACOVELLI, Alex has been a force in the New York underground scene since the late 2000s. With a career spanning milestones like sharing the stage with Weezer at Madison Square Garden and receiving an Honorable Mention in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, his music carries the weight of experience and relentless ambition. He’s rocked legendary venues like Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, and the Pleasantville Music Festival, cementing his status as a staple of NYC’s alternative scene.
Yacovelli’s visceral songwriting and untamed energy set “Red Eye” apart as a bold, unapologetic statement. Gritty, anthemic, and packed with attitude, the track captures the chaos and contradictions of a generation constantly on the move—but never quite sure where they’re headed.
