A blast of distorted guitar sets the tone for Rosso Tierney’s “Feel,” a fast-moving alternative rock single that wears its 90s influence proudly. The track has a strong connection to the guitar-heavy character associated with early The Smashing Pumpkins, while its punk-edged momentum gives the song a sense of urgency from the opening. Heavy drums keep the pace moving before the arrangement opens up for a soaring guitar solo, giving “Feel” the kind of scale expected from a rock track built around big guitars and energy.
What gives the song its substance is the question behind all that volume. Tierney looks at relationships where love and good intentions can exist without both people experiencing the connection in the same way. The idea extends beyond romantic partnerships, touching on friendships and family relationships where communication can be interpreted differently. “Tell me that it’s real / I want to feel” captures that uncertainty in a straightforward way, turning a complicated subject into a memorable central thought.
Tierney wrote “Feel” in 2024 and takes a hands-on role in its recording, performing all of the instrumental parts apart from drums as well as the lead vocal. Sam Graves produced the track, with the recording completed at Innersound Audio in York. That personal involvement suits a song concerned with communicating something that cannot simply be explained through words. The performance and arrangement keep the focus firmly on the tension between what people intend to communicate and what another person actually experiences.
The accompanying video gives the single an appropriately expansive setting. A former Second World War runway becomes the stage for Tierney’s performance, while a vintage 1970s Oldsmobile Delta 88 features prominently in the film. Directed by Tierney, the video uses warm yellow and orange tones inspired by vintage California imagery, creating a distinctive road-movie feel. “Feel” brings together guitar-driven rock and an introspective subject without allowing one side to overwhelm the other.
