Hot on the release of his debut EP in December 2024, Nate Vickers recently dropped his latest single, a grunge-rock track titled “Parasite.” After gaining over a million followers on TikTok, he’s dubbed the nickname “stepson of Dad Rock.” Additionally, he has received acknowledgement from legendary artists such as Thirty Seconds to Mars, Limp Bizkit, and Daughtry — Vickers’ new song signals his deserved space in the alternative rock scene.
The song’s first verse starts soft, sounding timid and defeated through the opening words, “you watched from a distance / just waiting and listening / to prey on me / you dug a hole with my name on it.” The chorus rapidly crescendos as Vickers belts out, “like a parasite / with an appetite.” Vickers details the struggle of a toxic relationship, putting on fake smiles and constantly going back to the source of pain.
The bridge shows that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, as Vickers powerfully sings, “the bridge you built is barely standing / now the curtains closing / tell me revenge ain’t so sweet.”
On social media, Vickers shared that the song: “is a reflection of a period in my life where I lost sight of who I was as an artist. I found myself surrounded by influences that clouded my judgment and led me away from my instincts, leaving me in a place of deep self-doubt. For a while, I wasn’t creating from a place that felt genuine. This song marks a turning point — a moment of clarity and reclamation. Writing it was part of the process of reconnecting with myself and finding the courage to trust my own voice again.”
The music video was co-directed by Vickers himself alongside director of photography Josh Calhoun, and opens with Vickers tied to a chair by a man in a black ski mask. After breaking free, he escapes into a dark forest. He runs to a building that appears to be a safe haven — the man who tied him down, now unmasked, is the one who lets him in. The story overlaps with Vickers performing with a band in a grungy room and brief clips of insects. It’s gritty and unnerving, and cinematically illustrates how difficult it is to truly break free from a toxic cycle.
With his powerful vocals and raw lyricism, Nate Vickers is an authentic artist, certainly one to be watched in the rock scene.
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Introducing Nate Vickers: the enigmatic force behind the electrifying sounds captivating social media feeds worldwide. Based in Houston, this rock/pop virtuoso has mastered the art of leaving audiences spellbound, all while shrouded in an aura of mystery that leaves followers craving more.
With a whisper of his name echoing through the digital landscape, Nate Vickers commands attention like a siren’s call. His journey to stardom is paved with viral covers on TikTok and Instagram, where his raw talent and magnetic presence have garnered an awe-inspiring following of a staggering 1.4m followers on TikTok and 452k on Instagram.
But Nate is more than just a musical maverick; he’s a connoisseur of the digital realm, immersing himself in the thrilling landscapes of FPS games like Warzone, Apex Legends, and the timeless RPG gem, Runescape. From the tender age of youth, Nate’s passion for gaming has been a steadfast companion, shaping his creative journey and imbuing his artistry with a dynamic edge.
Yet, his interests don’t end there. Nate’s eclectic spirit finds solace in the realms of fashion, art, skateboarding, and drawing, where his boundless creativity grows. Each brushstroke, each riff, each daring fashion choice speaks volumes of a soul unbound by convention, a spirit dancing on the precipice of discovery.
To know Nate Vickers is to embark on a journey shrouded in intrigue, where every note, every post, every shared moment unveils a new layer of his enigmatic persona.