FEARLESS RECORDS has officially welcomed Minute After Midnight to its powerhouse global roster — marking an exciting new chapter for the Nashville-born alt-rock project created by Derrick Ryan.
To celebrate the signing, Minute After Midnight has unleashed the infectious new single and video “Masochist”, a track that feels both heartbreakingly honest and irresistibly catchy.
“Masochist” — Sad Confession Meets Sonic Sunshine
Built on a foundation of shimmering alt-rock energy, electronic textures, and pop-rock hooks, “Masochist” captures that rare balance between pain and playfulness. With its mid-tempo pulse and sing-along chorus asking “Why am I like this?”, the track is an anthem for anyone who’s ever found beauty in their own self-destruction.
“It’s a song that makes you smile while simultaneously breaks your heart,” shares Ryan. “Writing ‘Masochist’ felt like ripping open my chest and letting the world see the beauty in my self-destruction — an anthem laced with nostalgia that exposes a vulnerable glimpse into my inner world.”
From Nashville to Fearless — The Rise of Minute After Midnight
Since its beginnings in 2016, Minute After Midnight has evolved from a bedroom project into a sonic force blending emo, alt-rock, and pop sensibilities with cinematic production.
Ryan’s 2023 breakout single “Ghost” skyrocketed to over 7.6 million Spotify streams and landed on SiriusXM Octane, catching the attention of Fearless Records and setting the stage for this new creative partnership.
With “Masochist”, Derrick Ryan proves why Minute After Midnight is a name you’ll want on your radar — and why Fearless Records continues to be home to some of the most forward-thinking voices in modern rock.
🎧 Listen Now: Masochist – Out Now
MINUTE AFTER MIDNIGHT
🔥 “Masochist” — Out Now via Fearless Records
A bittersweet banger for the brokenhearted dreamers.
