JOEY MICELI UNLEASHES DARK-POP STORM WITH “HEAVY HAND” — OUT JULY 18
Just ahead of his sophomore album Pretenders releasing July 25.
A Feverish Look at the Cost of Fame and Power, From the Upcoming Album Pretenders
Los Angeles, CA — With his second single from the forthcoming album Pretenders, Joey Miceli dives into the seductive madness of ambition with “Heavy Hand,” out July 18. Dark, theatrical, and unflinchingly bold, the track offers a dramatic sonic shift from his last release, “Remedy.”
Fusing glam-rock flair with seething pop production, “Heavy Hand” imagines the extreme lengths one might go to for fame in a world obsessed with status.
“This song is an angry and evil fantasy,” Miceli says. “I imagined myself storming into a label’s conference room and demanding to sign my contract in blood. It’s exaggerated, but it reflects the desperation and absurdity that sometimes comes with chasing dreams in an oversaturated industry.”
The track builds with fiery synths, haunting harmonies, and a vocal performance that is part confession, part confrontation. It’s a high-stakes moment that previews the thematic ambition of Pretenders, out July 25—a project that examines self-worth, ego, and what’s left behind in the race for recognition.
“Heavy Hand” is out July 18 on all platforms.
About Joey Miceli:
A singer-songwriter with an otherworldly touch, Joey’s musical journey began at the age of nine, and by eleven, he had already released his first single—an early spark from a soul that seemed born with something to say. Since then, his sound has evolved into something altogether singular: a genre-blurring blend of vulnerability and cinematic force, where sorrow dances with euphoria and softness carries its own weight.
Miceli’s music feels like a mirror held up to the most delicate parts of the human experience. Reflective and ethereal, his songs unravel the emotional knots of longing, identity, and self-worth—offering not answers, but resonance. He doesn’t just explore duality—he lives it, writing from the intersections of heartbreak and healing, fragility and fire.
But Joey is more than a voice—he’s a presence. An artist who creates not to impress, but to connect. In an industry obsessed with image and status, he offers something radical: sincerity. His mission is to be the role model he once needed—to remind anyone who’s ever felt small that their emotions are valid, their dreams are real, and their voice matters.
With each release, Joey Miceli carves deeper into his own truth—and in doing so, leaves space for others to find theirs. His music isn’t just heard; it’s felt. It lingers. It lifts. And most of all, it makes you feel less alone.