Rachel DeeLynn’s new single “Can You Hear Me Now?” is everything you want from a pop-punk track in 2025. It’s loud, unapologetic, and full of the kind of raw, untamed energy that makes you want to scream the lyrics from your bedroom while slamming the door for dramatic effect. Honestly, it’s the kind of song that reminds you how powerful music can be when it makes you feel seen.
Right from the opening riff, the song pulls you into a whirlwind of frustration, anger, and defiance. DeeLynn doesn’t waste time sugarcoating anything, diving headfirst into a toxic relationship where she felt silenced and manipulated. Lines like, “I’ll scream until I crack your house of glass, where you were keeping me some sick quiet experiment,” don’t just hit—they leave a mark. You can feel her rage bubbling up, and when the chorus explodes with, “Can you hear me now? I hope you hate the sound,” it’s impossible not to join in.
As a younger woman navigating a world where people still expect us to stay quiet, there’s something incredibly cathartic about this song. DeeLynn captures that moment when you decide you’ve had enough—of being ignored, of being dismissed, of being told to sit down and shut up. It’s a rebellion, sure, but it’s also a reclamation. She’s taking back her voice, and she’s making sure it’s louder than ever.
Musically, “Can You Hear Me Now?” sits somewhere between Paramore’s fiery anthems and Olivia Rodrigo’s diary-entry honesty. It’s fast-paced and fun, with driving guitars and a rhythm section that keeps your heart pounding. But what makes it stand out is DeeLynn’s voice—it’s full of grit and passion, cracking at just the right moments to remind you that she’s human, that these emotions are real. There’s a confidence in her delivery that makes you feel like she’s in complete control, even when the lyrics dive into the chaos of anger and heartbreak.
The bridge is one of the best parts of the track, where everything slows down just enough for her to hit you with, “I’ve got the mic, I’ve got the pen / My voice is your karma, are you scared yet?” It’s such a simple line, but it feels like a punch in the gut in the best way. This is DeeLynn at her most powerful—owning her story and making sure the person who silenced her knows she’s done playing nice.
For anyone who grew up feeling like they weren’t allowed to take up space, “Can You Hear Me Now?” is like a battle cry. It’s a reminder that your voice matters, and that it’s okay to be loud, messy, and emotional. Sure, some might say it’s just another pop-punk song, but for me, it’s more than that. It’s a reminder that music isn’t just something you listen to—it’s something you feel.
Rachel DeeLynn isn’t just a new voice in pop-punk; she’s a force to be reckoned with. If this track is anything to go by, her debut EP is going to be the soundtrack for every girl who’s tired of being told to stay quiet.
Jodi Marxbury