Canadian metal outfit Juliet Ruin have released their electrifying second single and music video “Reactance Theory,” pulled from their EP ‘Regime,’ out now. The track leans into the psychological concept introduced by Jack Brehm, digging into the instinctive urge to push back when personal freedom feels threatened. The result is a relentlessly driven song powered by chunky riffs, soaring hooks, and a vocal performance that refuses to let the energy dip.
“Reactance Theory” came together through an unusually collaborative process, with guitarist Wes introducing the initial hook and each member shaping the track piece by piece. A moment of creative serendipity during writing turned verses into chorus-ready lines and feels immediate and charged, with its momentum hitting hard and staying there.
Formed in 2015, Juliet Ruin continue to carve a distinct lane in modern metal through emotionally raw songwriting and genre-fluid arrangements. ‘Regime’ stretches across five tracks including “Chrysalis,” “Poems by a Poltergeist,” and the title track “Regime,” balancing crushing breakdowns with melodic lift and unfiltered honesty. The artwork by Feen Murray, built on abstract skull and heart imagery, visually echoes the tension running through the songs, while the band’s collaborative core keeps every moment tightly connected.