AKA Shades returns with explosive new protest anthem ‘Incubus’

London alternative artist AKA Shades makes a powerful return with ‘Incubus’, the first new release since the acclaimed 2024 album White Knuckle Ride. Blending crushing riffs, soaring hooks and explosive energy, the track channels the spirit of late-’90s alternative rock into a modern statement that feels built for festival crowds.

Inspired by the intensity and contradictions of the Woodstock 99 era, ‘Incubus’ transforms frustration into momentum, building from simmering tension to a towering finale packed with huge choruses and cinematic production. Beneath its anthemic exterior lies a fierce reflection on political unrest, media influence and growing social division, making it one of AKA Shades’ most direct and emotionally charged releases to date.

As an openly queer artist carving out space within the alternative and nu-metal scene, AKA Shades continues to challenge expectations while refusing to compromise creatively. Having earned a reputation through London’s live circuit, the artist delivers a fearless return that combines hard-hitting songwriting with a message of resistance, proving ‘Incubus’ is as thought-provoking as it is exhilarating.