Backhand Blue

Backhand Blue is having one of those years that reminds you why new bands still matter.

Fronted by vocalist Macy Addis (Portsmouth, Ohio) and guitarist vocalist Eli Dykstra (Boyden, Iowa), the band has been steadily building a world that blends muscle and melody with a sense of urgency that feels alive rather than manufactured.  Since the first release from the Are We Okay EP, “Dead to Me,” arrived in February 2025, the project has quickly found real connection across radio, video, and streaming.

The release of “Digging My Grave” marked a turning point. The song gained national traction at rock radio, climbing the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, breaking into the Top 40 at Mediabase and SMR, and earning multiple Most Added honors along the way. More importantly, it stuck. Stations stayed with it. Listeners leaned in. Momentum carried through the year instead of spiking and disappearing.  As 2025 closes, “Digging My Grave” remains in current rotation at 35 stations across the country.

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