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Phoenix Wise & The Resistance return with a very emotional single, “That Safe Place (Indie Rock Version),” an acoustic, more emotive version of their previous alternative rock song. This new rendition sacrifices distortion for depth, smudging into a more delicate indie-rock troupe and allowing the song’s emotional resonance to steer.
Where past work by the band channeled defiance, this song reveals a softer but no less powerful aspect of a sanctuary in sound and spirit. Phoenix Wise’s whispering vocals have a well of strength to draw from, spouting off their message in a way that seems personal and widespread, asking for understanding and compassion towards survivors of abuse, especially about sexual assault and rape. The reflective feel of the song does not wallow in pain, but steers its listeners gently toward the light, survival, healing, and finally, thriving.
“That Safe Place (Indie Rock Version)” extends Phoenix Wise’s broader initiatives as a musician, writer, and advocate. In The Resistance’s world, the project is a movement, not just for, you know, the sake of movements, instead, it celebrates progressiveness over static traditionalism and nudges humanity toward empathy, equity, and care for the planet. The song is both a personal confession and an open declaration that art can heal, activism can sing, and survivors are not alone.
Phoenix Wise provides universal warmth, a hope-filled melody shrouded in compassion and conviction. Mellow, wistful, and focused on the end goal, “That Safe Place (Indie Rock Version)” is a musical shelter and an indication that growth, first and foremost, comes from understanding.