There’s something beautifully unsettling about We Feed Alone’s latest release, “ONE ANOTHERS.” From the first riff, the track grips you in a relentless, grungy embrace, spiraling into a whirlwind of controlled chaos.
With Eric Straton’s thunderous drumming, Doug Wagner’s pulsating basslines, and Scout Hughes’ hauntingly raw vocals, the band has crafted a visceral experience that resonates on a human level.
At its core, “ONE ANOTHERS” is a hard-hitting anthem of resilience, exploring the universal need for connection when everything around us unravels. The lyrics, born from real-life disorientation, echo the eerie uncertainty of a bad trip—a metaphor for losing oneself in the turbulence of life. The song’s hypnotic rhythm and piercing guitars create an intoxicating blend of industrial and grunge, reminiscent of early Nine Inch Nails and Alice in Chains, yet distinctly fresh in its execution.
The accompanying self-recorded music video intensifies the song’s dreamlike mania. Shot with raw, introspective energy, it plays with reflections, mirages, and Western-themed visuals, heightening the sense of disconnection and eerie self-exploration. Each shot builds toward an inevitable, chaotic climax—mirroring the track’s explosive descent into madness before emerging into cathartic clarity.
We Feed Alone proves that they are not just making music—they’re crafting immersive, sonic journeys. If “ONE ANOTHERS” indicates what’s to come, fans are in for an electrifying ride.
"ONE ANOTHERS" is a musically and visually intense and immersive experience. Can you describe the inspiration behind the track and how your personal experiences shaped its raw, chaotic energy?
I [Scout] drew inspiration for one another from a psychedelic experience gone haywire. Often, when experimenting with them, one finds grounding in a “babysitter” or close friend who is on the same trip. In this case many uninvited guests showed up on a different wavelength and totally derailed our experience. I tried to capture the fear and unease within not just the lyrics but also the music.
The song explores the idea of feeling lost and vulnerable and ultimately finding resilience through connection. How did you approach translating those emotions into sound, and what was the most challenging part of that process?
We layered a lot of really unusual sounds and effects deep within the mix so that the listener doesn’t quite hear them but is still affected by them. I think the challenge lyrically was trying to not only tell the story but also capture the general unpleasant nature of the situation without being too wordy.
The music video has a hypnotic, surreal quality—playing with reflections, disconnection, and a Western-inspired aesthetic. How did the concept come together, and what do you hope viewers take away from it?
Eric came up with the first mirror shot for the video, we talked about it and decided it was a great way to visually represent what happens when one is in the thralls of a psychedelic experience. And as far as the Western feel goes, I think it’s a reflection of my upbringing in the Arizona desert.
We Feed Alone blends industrial, grunge, and hard rock elements in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. How do you balance these influences while maintaining a sound that is uniquely your own?
I [Scout] think that in the writing process, we don’t really think about a specific genre to fall into. That gives us the opportunity to write music that comes from a very blended influence.
As for me [Eric], I think that the music I grew up with in the 90s will inevitably have a huge impact on whatever I do. Yet, as I get older, I am more open to really listening to anything and drawing influence from it. I don’t have boundaries of what I allow myself to get into and dig far beyond whatever I ever would have when I was younger.
With "ONE ANOTHERS" marking a strong return for We Feed Alone, what can fans expect from you next? Are there any new sonic directions or themes you're excited to explore in upcoming releases?
We absolutely have more to share. We’ve got another song ready and a video for it as well. I honestly can’t wait to share it as it is quite different from One Anothers. Doug is singing on it, and it has more of a simple bass and drum-driven groove. The video is fun, too, with some experimenting with new types of filming effects and layering.