If Not For Me Unveils Powerful New Single Retrograde
If Not For Me returns with a powerful new single, Retrograde, released through Thriller Records. The track dives deep into themes of loss and longing, delivering a gripping mix of intensity and vulnerability that showcases the band's emotional depth and growing maturity. It's a song that captures the moment between heartbreak and healing – where grief meets gratitude, and pain gives way to reflection.
Accompanied by a stunning visualizer, the single highlights the band's ability to merge heavy instrumentation with emotional storytelling. Retrograde opens with haunting melodies that swell into massive choruses layered with raw, impassioned vocals and intricate guitar work. It's a track that feels both cinematic and intimate, a hallmark of If Not For Me’s evolving sound.
Frontman Patrick Glover channels a deep sense of loss throughout the song, penning lyrics that confront grief head on.
“I wrote ‘Retrograde’ about losing a loved one far too soon and the immeasurable grief that follows. We often feel like we would do anything it takes to go back to how things were before they were gone, but we know it can never be that simple. The only solace for me is that maybe one day I'll get to see them again, in a different place where the hurt never existed.”
Retrograde doesn't just dwell in sadness, it's a reminder of the strength that can come from loss. The song's dynamic production and anthemic energy mark another bold step forward for If Not For Me, reinforcing their reputation as one of the most emotionally resonant acts in modern metalcore. Each release from the band continues to strike a balance between aggression and heart, proving their music connects as much through feelings as through force.
Fans won't have to wait long to hear the new song live. If Not For Me will take the stage at Ceremony Fest in Nashville, TN on November 8th, before hitting the road across the U.S. this fall with Memphis May Fire, Rain City Drive, and Nevertel. The group will close out the year with a special hometown Christmas show in Harrisburg, PA, performing alongside Ashes To New, What Lies Below, and Twist It.
Tickets for each event are available here.
With Retrograde, If Not For Me proves once again that their music is more than just heavy – it's heartfelt, honest and healing. Retrograde is available now on all streaming platforms via Thriller Records.
