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In an exclusive premiere with bsideguys.com, kibby’s “Trouble It Takes” crashes onto the scene this Independence Day, offering a raw, unapologetic slice of rock that stands in stark contrast to the day’s usual patriotic platitudes. This NYC-based artist, committed to an ambitious decade-long album release schedule, serves up a track that’s as gritty as a Queens sidewalk and as uncompromising as a New York minute.

From the opening salvo – “Nobody really wants to know ya / They don’t remember your name” – kibby sets the tone for a song that pulls no punches. The verses paint a vivid picture of an artist grappling with anonymity in a landscape that’s as unforgiving as it is alluring. It’s a sentiment that rings particularly true on a day when America celebrates its own origin story, reminding us that the pursuit of recognition often comes at a steep price.

Musically, “Trouble It Takes” is a testament to kibby’s evolution from a 19-year-old Ohio prodigy to a hardened NYC rock outfit. The track’s grungy guitars and driving rhythm create a sonic landscape that’s both familiar and fresh, nodding to the alternative rock icons of the ’90s while carving out its own distinct territory. The production strikes a balance between polished and raw, mirroring the duality at the heart of kibby’s artistic vision.

The chorus hits like a sledgehammer to the ego, with kibby defiantly proclaiming, “I’m not sorry / I never did nothing to you.” It’s a rallying cry for every artist who’s ever felt underappreciated, a middle finger to an industry that often values marketability over substance. The repetition of “No one ever knows all the trouble it takes” serves as a mantra, a reminder of the blood, sweat, and tears that go into chasing the rock and roll dream.

As fireworks light up the sky across the nation, kibby’s “Trouble It Takes” offers a necessary counterpoint to blind celebration. It’s a track that embodies the very essence of rock and roll rebellion – the freedom to critique, to challenge, and to demand recognition on one’s own terms. kibby, with their ambitious goal of releasing an album a year for a decade, brings a unique perspective to the indie rock landscape. Their journey from Ohio to the gritty streets of New York is woven into every note of “Trouble It Takes,” creating a track that’s as complex and contradictory as the American dream itself. As we look forward to the full album “Whatever Happened To Honor” in August, “Trouble It Takes” serves as a powerful opening salvo in kibby’s ongoing musical revolution.