A Rush of Emotion

RISE turn emotional uncertainty into something fierce and exhilarating with “Hard To Leave You,” a driving new single that feels built to hit even harder at full volume. Released on July 24, 2026, the track takes the foundation of the song that appeared on the 2024 Memories and Possibilities EP and gives it a serious jolt of energy. The Barbarian Mix sounds bigger, sharper, and more aggressive, bringing it much closer to the intensity of a live RISE performance.

A major highlight is stayMellow’s vocal performance. His voice carries both power and vulnerability, moving effortlessly through the song while giving its emotional tension plenty of weight. There’s an immediacy to his delivery that makes the track feel personal without ever becoming overly sentimental.

Then comes Brian Petch’s guitar work, which deserves its own spotlight. Detailed, confident, and packed with character, the guitar adds muscle and movement throughout the arrangement. It doesn’t simply sit in the background; it actively drives the song forward and helps create its charged atmosphere.

What makes “Hard To Leave You” especially compelling is its emotional ambiguity. Rather than offering an easy answer to the question of whether a relationship should continue or end, RISE embraces the uncertainty. That unresolved feeling pairs beautifully with the song’s restless energy.

Produced by Rob Whiteley and Paul Kinley, the track showcases the rich, distinctive RISE sound the band has developed over years of performing. “Hard To Leave You” is both a powerful remix and a confident reminder of what this band does best.