Finnish action rock torchbearers The Feral Kids tear down the facade of jet-set life with their third single »Shine On Your Role«!

Helsinki, Finland based high-octane rockers The Feral Kids premiere their third single »Shine On Your Role«, out on October 9th, 2026 via High Class Punks Records.

»Shine On Your Role« is now available on all major streaming platforms!

Courtesy of Presshopper:

Scandinavian action rock torchbearers The Feral Kids unleash their third single, »Shine On Your Role«, into the digital ether. The energetic track combines the band’s trademark catchy guitar riffs, raw and powerful vocals, and a solid, driving rhythm section.

»Shine On Your Role« takes the listener into the Californication TV series’ state of mind. Visually, the song is like cruising down the sun-drenched Sunset Strip in a convertible – until the ride takes you back home, where the perfect lifestyle turns out to be a complete dump.

The song is about willful blindness, superficial living, and maintaining appearances. On the outside, everything looks like a carefree jet-set lifestyle, while in reality there’s a pile of unpaid bills on the floor and dreams have turned into a prison of the mind.

Photo credit: Tanu Kallio

There’s a strong cynical undercurrent running through the song: the narrator watches it all from the sidelines and makes it clear that he has no intention of helping when the inevitable collapse comes and reality finally catches up with him.

»Shine On Your Role« was written by Matti Junell, the first vocalist of an early incarnation of the band, with music composed by guitarist Mikko Renko.

The Feral Kids have previously released the singles »No Wall« and »Soul Too Good«.

Music by Mikko Renko.
Lyrics by Matti Junell.
Arranged by The Feral Kids.
Recorded, mixed and produced by Mika Haapasalo.
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck, Chartmakers.
Cover artwork by João Campos
Photos by Tanu Kallio

The Feral Kids are:
Anti – Vocals
Renko – Guitar
Wuffe – Guitar
Krisu – Bass
Rudy – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well