There’s a distinct thrill that comes with hearing a rock song where the rage is earned, the guitars are loud, and the frontwoman is in full control of the storm she’s conjuring. Rachel DeeLynn’s “Egomaniac!” fits comfortably into that lineage—one forged by bands like The Pretty Reckless, Paramore, and more recently, acts like The Warning or Yours Truly—female-led rock groups who aren’t afraid to bring intensity, vulnerability, and bite to their music. While “Egomaniac!” leans more pop-punk than grunge or metal, it carries the same fire in its gut.
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Clocking in at just over two and a half minutes, the track doesn’t waste time. It explodes into motion with a guitar riff that’s fuzzy and forward, laying the groundwork for a chorus that sticks. You don’t need to know DeeLynn’s backstory to understand the emotion here—it’s all in the vocal delivery. There’s a raw edge to her voice, not overly polished or auto-tuned, and that roughness adds credibility. She sounds like someone who’s lived through what she’s singing about—and she’s had enough.
Lyrically, “Egomaniac!” is a breakup song, but it doesn’t take the expected route of heartbreak or longing. Instead, it zeroes in on a specific type of post-relationship reflection: the kind that happens after you’ve stepped back and realized just how lopsided things were. “You love the sound of your own voice—good thing there’s no room for mine,” DeeLynn sings with clear disdain, before diving into a chorus where she spells out the word “E-G-O” like a damning indictment. It’s blunt, but not lazy. The track doesn’t over-explain its emotions or sugarcoat them; it trusts the listener to understand—and maybe even relate.
The production is tight, with crunchy guitars and punchy drums that give the track its backbone. There’s a slight pop sheen in the arrangement, but not enough to dull the edges. If you’re a fan of the crossover space between alt-rock and commercial radio pop-punk, this will land squarely in your playlist. It’s easy to hear where “Egomaniac!” could live on modern rock radio or in a live set that leans heavy into crowd energy.
That said, while the song hits hard, it doesn’t break new ground musically. It’s familiar—in a good way—but it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. That’s not necessarily a flaw. In fact, part of the appeal is how confidently DeeLynn steps into a well-established genre and makes it feel like hers, without trying too hard to be different.
Rachel DeeLynn is part of a growing wave of women in rock who aren’t waiting for permission to take up space. “Egomaniac!” might not be revolutionary, but it’s a strong entry into that conversation—brash, biting, and undeniably satisfying. If this is the direction she’s heading, it’ll be exciting to see how far she’s willing to push the envelope next.
Chadwick Easton