RockOutTo.com is the home of the solo artist TJ Whiting, who operates as the lead sonic pioneer behind the metalcore project PHELIXX LAKE, the alt-rock venture, Shout London, the acoustic electronic project, Passenger Year, and the alt-rap artist, BADiSUN.
Whiting is an eclectically minded singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who collaborates with artists from around the globe to fuel his three individualistically autonomous projects, each of them exhibiting a different facet of his genre-mashing creativity.
Currently residing near Kansas City, the Floridian artist has his sights set on making an impact on music communities around the globe with each of his three projects. They may vary in style and genre, but at the core of them all lies the compulsion towards constraintless expression and lyrical integrity.
PHELIXX LAKE burst onto the metalcore scene in October 2022 with Recovery, a crushing debut that tackles the pain of losing fake friends while chasing personal growth. The track blends soaring, anthemic vocals with gritty basslines and aggressive guitar riffs, setting him apart from the start. His ability to mix euphonic electronic elements with metalcore grit earned him a spot on over 50 Spotify playlists, including All New Metal & Metal UK.
Relocating to Kansas City, PHELIXX LAKE quickly built international acclaim with his follow-up singles. Echo, released soon after Recovery, continued his streak of emotionally charged tracks, exploring the loneliness and identity struggles that come with personal transformation. Infrared, dropped through Ghost Killer Entertainment, marked a huge step in his career. The track balanced atmospheric melodies with intense breakdowns, embodying his dualistic style of soft harmonies and fierce screamo vocals.
Following a 7-year hiatus, inspired by the ennui-defined era, Shout London is back in melodic form following the release of the catchy earworm of a 2023 pop-punk single, White Noise. Bringing a sense of calm to a torrid world, Shout London gives voice to the intimate thoughts which scarcely go beyond internal consciousness. Projected against heart-in-throat hooks, Shout London’s cinematic alt-rock style is powerful enough to illuminate the darkest perspectives. Before taking time to mature his sound away from this project, Shout London collaborated with Andrew Wade from A Day to Remember on his debut album, Rememories, in 2013. Joined by a backing band, he took the stage at The Vans Warped Tour by storm in 2013, opened for the iconic indie rock act, The Goo Goo Dolls, and shared stages with members of Taking Back Sunday, Mayday Parade, and Hawthorne Heights.
Reaching the pinnacle of alt-trap experimentalism, BADiSUN amalgamates stormy elements of rock, indie, rap, trap and metalcore to carve out a new genre-fluid niche. Where fans of MGK, Blackbear, I Prevail, Kid LAROI and Iann Dior can dig into emotion-driven innovation that makes no bones about reaching evocative extremes as a means to an expressive end.
Ultimately, BADiSUN’s approach is defined by its fearlessness. His sound refuses to settle into one style, choosing instead to evolve with each release. Whether pulling from trap, rock, or indie, his songs are immersive experiences, designed to connect with listeners on a visceral level. By focusing on raw expression and emotional honesty, BADiSUN is carving out a unique space in the alternative music scene.
Passenger Year was born out of the legacy of the Orlando-based band EINSTEIN! in 2024. Whiting, known for his creative blending of acoustic and electronic styles, set out to create a sound that breaks boundaries, pulling from a wide range of influences while staying true to his roots. The debut EP, ‘Think What You Think,’ is a testament to this genre-fluid approach. The EP was recorded over two years, with recording sessions taking place in both Norfolk, England, and Kansas City, Missouri.
The production was taken to another level with mixing by Gothenburg-based producer David Johansson. Final mastering was handled by John Naclerio, a name familiar to fans of Just Surrender, The Audition, & Senses Fail. The debut EP delivers a sequence of pleasant surprises, with each track offering introspective lyrics, acoustic warmth, and electronic experimentation. Fans of acoustic-electronic fusion will find Passenger Year’s debut an essential, repeat listen.