“Alcohol” by Reetoxa: A Raw, Gritty Punk Anthem for the Modern Misfit

The punk spirit is alive and well in Reetoxa’s explosive new single, “Alcohol.” Blending the raucous energy of classic punk rock with the unapologetic grime of modern grunge, the track captures a night of chaos, regret, and defiance in just a few relentless minutes. It’s the kind of song that grabs you by the collar from the first riff and doesn’t let go, the opening track of Reetoxa’s new album, and fittingly, a total heart starter.

“Alcohol” is born from a hilariously disastrous true story: a man wakes up in the outer suburbs after a one-night stand, with no phone, no money, and a pounding headache, all thanks to his liquid courage the night before. But beneath the raw humor and self-deprecation lies something deeply human: that aching frustration of only being brave enough to connect after a few drinks, and the inevitable fallout that follows.

The song is a full-throttle punk-grunge fusion, fast, loud, and drenched in attitude. The distorted guitars snarl with urgency, the bass punches through with weight, and the drums crash like a hangover headache come to life. Reetoxa’s vocals, gritty and unfiltered, carry a perfect mix of sneer and vulnerability, embodying the messy energy that defines punk at its best. Despite its heaviness, “Alcohol” is surprisingly danceable, the kind of track that gets a mosh pit moving and a bar crowd singing along by the second chorus.

Reetoxa doesn’t hide behind metaphor. Every line feels like a confession shouted from the back of a dive bar, painfully honest, occasionally ridiculous, and completely relatable. It’s that authenticity that makes “Alcohol” stand out from other punk releases; it’s not polished or pretentious, just pure emotion served straight, no chaser. “Alcohol” is a wild ride worth taking, a gritty anthem for anyone who’s ever made a bad decision and laughed about it later.