Avalon Stone Unleashes Emotional Depth in Alt-Rock Ballad 'Harder'

January 27, 2024

Avalon Stone Unleashes Emotional Depth in Alt-Rock Ballad 'Harder'

Avalon Stone is a Canadian artist who's just 20 but already making waves in the music scene. Her latest release, the alt-rock ballad 'Harder', really shows off her musical maturity. She explores the human psyche with a grungy sound that is so uniquely her.

'Harder' is a powerful description of the struggles we can all face with our minds – mental battles, intrusive thoughts, and the loss of innocence. Avalon here takes a different approach, flipping the script on the whole "It gets better" idea. It's not your typical storytelling and not every artist can pull that off at only 20.

She's been on stage since she was 11, gracing over 300 stages in Ontario and the U.S. – from small bar gigs to massive festivals drawing audiences of 15,000 and beyond. Moving from leading her own classic rock band for nearly a decade to emerging as a solo artist, Avalon garnered international acclaim with her 2023 single 'Forget You'.

Now, with "Harder," Avalon reveals a different side of herself. The track was written with Joe Jacobs and produced by Juno-winning Kevin Dietz. This alt-rock ballad was made for the darker winter months, providing a crutch to lean on for those dealing with depression. Avalon Stone shares, "I always knew 'Harder' would be the January release. It's a time when many struggle with depression, and I wanted this song to be a companion during those tough moments." With "Harder," Avalon Stone invites listeners to tackle life's hard lessons with her while finding strength and hope in the power of music.