BLARE is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and frontman of Radio Wah Wah, known for his emotionally raw lyrics and genre-blending sound. His solo work often explores the intersections of personal and political, with a poetic lens and a compassionate heart. “This song came from a place of helplessness,” says BLARE.

“Watching the invasion unfold, I wanted to write something that didn’t just point fingers, but asked deeper questions about power, complicity, and the fragility of hope. The Nightingale sings, even when the Bear roars—and that’s something worth holding.