If you’ve been waiting for a sign to kick the routine to the curb, consider this it. Audra Watt’s new single, “Livin’ It Up,” hits like a shot of pure adrenaline—a three-minute rock-and-roll sermon that straight-up demands you shake things up. It’s the second release from her upcoming album Start Late, due in early 2026, and if this is what kicking things off sounds like, we’re in for all good stuff.

“Livin’ It Up” packs this kinetic drive you just can’t ignore. The production is this slick, powerful blend of pop, country, and straight-ahead rock that crashes together in the best way. The drums punch with crisp precision, with a foundation that feels built for speed, while the bass gives a steady, propulsive undercurrent. The guitars snap and sparkle with just enough edge to keep things gritty, and a piano line barrels through with the seasoned swagger of a Jersey shore bar veteran. This isn’t a polite, clean mix; it’s a joyful clatter of instruments that knows exactly where it’s going.

Right in the middle of this storm, you’ve got Watt’s voice—and hell, it’s something else. She brings that Nashville realness and her delivery is bold, it’s alive, and every word hits with purpose. Think Shania Twain’s power meets pure rock fury. She’s throwing the lyrics at you with the kind of conviction that pulls you headfirst into the song’s message of courage and self-reinvention. This track’s all about tearing up your old playbook, walking out on that soul-sucking job, and finally becoming who you’re supposed to be. And Watt – she makes you believe every single word.

“Livin’ It Up” is like mainlining pure optimism. When everything feels like it’s weighing you down, Audra Watt comes through with this dynamo anthem that sounds like freedom driven through a Marshall amp. So yeah, drag those windows down, blast this thing, and remember—you’re never too old to start actually living.