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Ben Rankin - Save Your Tears

“Save Your Tears” hits hard from the opening seconds, announcing Ben Rankin’s intent with absolute clarity. Drawing inspiration from hardcore while fusing it with the grit and swagger of nu-metal, the track thrives on tension, release, and raw conviction. Rankin doesn’t ease the listener in. He pulls them straight into a confrontational soundscape that mirrors the song’s core message of resistance and self-definition. The production plays a huge role in amplifying that impact. The mix boasts a vivid dynamic range, allowing quieter moments to breathe before detonating into towering choruses. Walls of distorted guitars dominate the midrange with controlled aggression, never collapsing into noise, but instead forming a solid, menacing backbone. Beneath them, groovy drums and locked basslines drive the song forward with relentless momentum, giving the track a physical, head-nodding pulse. The carefully crafted stereo field spreads the guitars wide while keeping vocals centered and commanding, ensuring every element feels intentional and immersive rather than cluttered. Lyrically, “Save Your Tears” channels frustration into empowerment. Rankin addresses manipulation and societal pressure with directness, turning personal struggle into a rallying cry. His vocal delivery balances melodic hooks with abrasive edge, capturing both vulnerability and defiance in equal measure. It’s the kind of song that feels cathartic, whether screamed along to in a crowd or blasted alone through headphones. Cinematically, the track would fit seamlessly into the brooding, neon-soaked tension of Drive or the brutal, tech-fueled chaos of action sequences in Upgrade. That visual intensity aligns well with the song’s emotional stakes and muscular sound, making it easy to imagine it underscoring a pivotal action sequence or character-breaking moment. In the current indie music scene, “Save Your Tears” stands out for its unapologetic heaviness and emotional honesty. In the end, the song also reflects Rankin’s journey as a 21-year-old, independent, self-produced artist from Canberra, Australia, blending his rock and metal roots with modern pop sensibility. His background fuels a track that feels personal, aggressive, and fearless, signaling an artist fully stepping into his own voice. Read More

• 4 min
• 8.5