We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the glorious new single,”Save Yourself “, from Boston musician, Steve Geraci. You can listen to “Save Yourself “ on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here and on Bandcamp, Here

Steve Geraci, has brilliantly crafted an absolute gem, with his latest single, “Save Yourself “

When the veteran Boston musician was penning the words to his latest single, a blistering fit of frenzied alternative rock and neo-glam called “Save Yourself,” which is out today , ( Friday, August 22) , his initial vision of a mythical journey and the characters who would discover a new land and eventually defend it as their own was actually rooted in history. Especially his own.

Turns out, Geraci, the Needham native and frontman for rock band The Tear Downs, was tapping into his own family’s lineage, and leaning into a storyline of past generations coming to this country to find a better life. What began as a wild, made-up tale of fantasy was suddenly hitting close to home.   

“‘Save Yourself’ is celebrating the immigrant’s journey to the United States – a very real journey experienced by my ancestors and many other Americans,” Geraci says. “My grandparents’ journey, and my father’s journey. The idea of coming to a foreign country where you didn’t speak the language or know the people for the chance of a better life for your family – that’s the American dream.” 

The subject matter has become all the more timely, given recent current events and news headlines detailing our government’s increasingly hostile view on immigration of all kinds. But Geraci knows that his family came to this country seeking that aforementioned American dream, and hopes one day we as a society will be as accepting as prior generations were.  

“In contrast to how immigrants are being treated today,” he adds, “I wanted to share a glimpse of how it once was in the U.S., and how I believe it will be again.”

“Save Yourself” was produced and engineered by Dave Westner, known for his work with homegrown luminaries Peter Wolf and Dropkick Murphys, and recorded earlier this year at David Minehan’s Woolly Mammoth Sound in Waltham, Massachusetts, a studio often frequented by The Tear Downs. Westner also supplies drums on the track, adding some thunder to Geraci’s guitar, bass, and vocals. 

Steve Geraci, is a voice that we need in today’s musical landscape, “Save Yourself “, is a must listen.