Avalon Stone Unleashes “Shaking Me Up” – An Anthem of Emotional Turmoil and Defiance
Avalon Stone, one of Canada’s promising alt-rock talents, has just released her latest single, “Shaking Me Up,” and the track, produced by JUNO Award-winning Kevin Dietz, delves into the depths of a toxic relationship, capturing the complex emotions of being both stuck and defiant.
“Shaking Me Up” features a masterful blend of grungy guitars and impassioned vocals, showcasing Avalon’s raw, authentic sound. Following the global streaming success of her debut single “Forget You,” Avalon continues to push the boundaries of alt-rock with compelling melodies and powerful lyrics. The track is brought to life by Donovan McKinley on bass, Caleb Bourgeois on lead guitar, a guest appearance by Chris Dimas from Bleeker, and Wes Bartram on drums.
The song narrates a journey from emotional turmoil to a fierce, almost rebellious awakening. It reflects the painful reality of two people amplifying each other’s worst traits—his uncontrollable anger and her profound sadness. Yet, Avalon’s delivery is not one of sorrow but a powerful rejection, a bold ‘fuck you’ to the heartache of being in a toxic love.
“It’s about the moments that test us and the strength we find in facing trauma and betrayal,” Avalon explains. “Working with such a talented team helped me channel my experiences into a sound that’s both fierce and reflective. I hope it resonates with those facing similar challenges, providing a voice and a sense of solidarity.”
“Shaking Me Up” promises to connect deeply with fans of powerful alt-rock anthems and those who appreciate a candid exploration of toxic relationships. The release will be accompanied by a symbolic lyric video, illustrating Avalon’s emotional breakdown through a stylized drawing that progressively cracks like porcelain. Following this, a highly anticipated official music video produced by Jeff Nedza will showcase Avalon and the band’s passionate performance skills, including drummer Tyler Shea.
This single introduces the recurring themes of Avalon’s upcoming album, “Chained,” exploring struggle, confusion, emotional paralysis, resilience, and the quest for personal freedom amid life’s constraints.
Hi Avalon! Good to see you again! What have you been up to since we last spoke?
Hey! I have been all over the place it seems; writing, recording, travelling, playing shows, and overall putting almost all of my hours into music and living as an artist. I came back from songwriting in the mountains in Spain and recently opened up for The Trews and Goo Goo Dolls, which was an incredible experience, and I’m looking forward to opening for The Beaches, JJ Wilde, and Softcult in September.
“Shaking Me Up” dives deep into the complexities of a toxic relationship. Can you share the personal experiences that inspired this song?
This song is about a very real experience that I had for a while. It’s no secret that I have a tendency to drown in my sorrows, and I was with someone who knew exactly how to amplify it with his own frantic and uncontrollable anger. It came to a point where these emotions were weaponized against the love we shared and completely shattered any chance of a future we could have shared. “Your words are bullets and tears are mine.” I ended up becoming isolated, confused, and a shell of the person I thought I was. There were times I couldn’t even recognize myself. As I sit here writing this, I stare at a mirror that once wore his blood and is now cracked forever. It’s about how traumatic loving someone who hurts you can be, and how it brought out the worst in me.
How was it working with JUNO award-winning producer Kevin Dietz on this track? What unique elements did he bring to the production?
It is always a treat working with Kevin, he knows exactly how to dial in the sound we are going for in order to translate the message clearly. There is no stone unturned, and so far we hear the same things and agree on everything, which is so rare, especially when it comes to art.
Your debut single “Forget You” received global streaming success. How has that influenced your approach to creating new music and connecting with your audience?
I have to start out by saying that it is insane for me to hear someone reference one of my songs as being globally successful. Honestly, the amount of streams I have on a song has not changed the way I write or create new music, my life experiences and growing knowledge do. Thankfully, having so many people hear my music does allow me to connect with my audience more, and that inspires me to fight my fear of failure daily. I will always write what I want to say, and it is a huge bonus that people are listening.
What message or feeling do you hope listeners take away from “Shaking Me Up” and your exploration of toxic relationships?
I always believed that love conquered all, but that is not always true. Not if the love feels like it’s destroying you. I see a lot of people question why others stay in places that are not good for them. The truth is, I didn’t understand it either until I went through it. This song is meant to explain what it felt like and tell my story. I hope it encourages others to reclaim any power that was stolen from them.