Alt-rock riser Nate Vickers opens a new chapter with the release of his EP Don’t Look Down, out now via Oxide Records. Led by its gripping title track and an accompanying video, the project finds Vickers stepping confidently into a heavier, more hard-hitting sound while keeping the emotional honesty that’s built his following.
“Don’t Look Down” captures the moment when love stops being a lifeline and starts pulling you under. Vickers calls it the realization that “love isn’t saving you anymore, it’s slowly killing you,” framing the song as the breaking point where you finally admit what you’ve been burying.
The rest of the EP builds on that tension. Across songs like “Falling Away From Heaven,” “Parasite,” and “Deja Vu,” Vickers blends gritty guitars with introspection, channeling the high-stakes emotional edge that has shaped his artistic identity. It’s a natural progression from the darker direction he explored earlier this year but more focused, more assertive, and more willing to hit hard.
Vickers sees Don’t Look Down as the close of a meaningful chapter — and a signal of what’s next. He’s already teased heavier music coming in 2026, and the clarity of direction on this EP makes that promise feel more like a countdown than a possibility.
The EP hits because it’s emotionally direct — no sugarcoating. Vickers writes about breakage, truth, and the fallout that follows. It solidifies his shift toward a bolder rock sound and heavier production without losing emotional depth. It sets the stage for his next era, feeling like the last step before a bigger leap. With over 1.5 million TikTok followers, viral cover moments, and tracks like “A Little Too Late” already cementing his breakout status, Vickers enters Don’t Look Down not just as a rising alt-rock act, but as an artist defining his lane in real time.
To celebrate the release of Don’t Look Down, Vickers is returning to his home state for his first headline run, stopping in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. It marks a milestone for the Texas-born artist, especially after a year that saw his viral covers explode and even land him on stage with Thirty Seconds To Mars for a special one-night performance of “The Kill.” For fans who have followed his rise from bedroom covers to late-night viral originals, these shows represent the beginning of the era he’s been working toward. Tickets are available here.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
April 24, 2026 – Houston, TX
May 3 ,2026 – Dallas,TX
May 16,2026- San Antonio, TX
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