If you’re craving something real—something gritty, unapologetic, and dripping with raw energy—Jason Mckee’s new single “Footscray” is the fix you didn’t know you needed.
When a song has been marinating in your soul for years—maybe even decades—it hits differently. And Jason Mckee aka ReeToxa, performing under his electrifying alias ReeToxa, proves that with the explosive single “Footscray” from his debut album Pines Salad.
This isn’t just a song. It’s a release—the kind of track that lets you scream your feelings into the night and feel damn good doing it.
“Footscray” bursts open like a bottle that’s been shaken for 30 years. A gritty fusion of 90s grunge attitude and raw Aussie pub rock, it surges with unfiltered emotion, tight musicianship, and the kind of storytelling that makes you relive every toxic love you swore you’d never go back to—and still did.
The track tells a brutally honest tale of open love, heartbreak, and obsession. He knows she’s with other men. He knows he’s spoiling her while slowly breaking himself apart. But still—he stays. He worships her. And that emotional contradiction rips through every beat of this song.
Produced by the incredible Simon Moro, the sound is tight, modern, and yet true to its grunge roots. The musicianship is next-level, with contributions from Kit Riley, James Ryan, and Peter Marin—seasoned pros who took Jason’s lifelong demos and turned them into stadium-worthy anthems.
And here’s what makes it even more powerful: many of the tracks on Pines Salad, including “Footscray,” were written years ago, some as far back as Jason’s teenage years. This debut is no overnight project—it’s a timeline of his life. As Jason told Revista Soundloop, “thirty years of build-up and my babies are out in the real world.”
And let’s be honest—“Footscray” is the standout track. With its addictive guitar riffs, soul-splitting drums, and vocals that bleed with emotion, it’s no surprise that the song is gaining serious momentum.
🧠 Mental Health & Narcissistic Abuse Reflection
What sets “Footscray” apart isn’t just the killer riffs and drum work—it’s the emotional reckoning behind it. This is more than heartbreak—it’s a window into the painful grip of narcissistic abuse. You feel the desperation of someone caught in a cycle of hope, confusion, and emotional manipulation—loving someone who gives just enough to keep them hooked, but never enough to truly heal.
This kind of love isn’t just painful—it’s toxic. And “Footscray” captures that quiet inner war. It’s the sound of gaslighting. The guilt. The longing. The silent question: “Is it me?”
For listeners who’ve experienced narcissistic relationships, this song doesn’t just hit—it validates. It puts into words the mental toll of being emotionally used but unable to break free. And that honesty makes it more than music. It makes it medicine.
If this resonates with you, we invite you to explore our Wellness & Mental Health section, where you’ll find empowering resources, real stories, and healing tools to support your journey.
💥 Don’t miss it on KPIU Radio at 6PM PST—where it’s lighting up the airwaves in our Indie Rising Stars playlist.
🎧 Also spinning now on Spotify’s “Indie Rising Star” playlist—this one’s gaining serious momentum.
So if you’re tired of sterile, overproduced pop-rock that sounds like it was made by committee, Jason Mckee is the guy you should be listening to. “Footscray” is raw, real, and honestly one of the best rock releases of the year so far.
Now available on all major streaming platforms.
But don’t just stream it—crank it. Feel it. Live it.
