Who the Hell Are NERV — And Why You Should Care
NERV isn’t chasing clout. They’re not out here begging for streams or dancing for algorithms. They’re four dudes from Sacramento dragging their emotions through a blender and turning the mess into music that actually means something.
Started in 2017 and still criminally underrated, NERV blends post-hardcore, alt-rock, metalcore, and something even deeper—grief, maybe. Rage. Honesty. Whatever it is, it doesn’t come with a filter. It just hits.
The Lineup
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Dillon Jones – Vocals that rip and soothe at the same time. Man’s got lungs full of lightning and lungs full of loss.
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Scott Buchanan – Guitar + vocals. The riff surgeon. Dual-wielding emotion and chaos.
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Jordan Grokett – Guitar. Texture king. Adds the atmosphere that makes your chest tight.
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Tyler Clark – Drums. That heartbeat you’re trying to outrun but never can.
They’ve worked with some real producers: Erik Ron (Godsmack, Set It Off), Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead). But make no mistake—this band isn’t riding coattails. They’re cutting their own path through the noise.
Their debut album “We’re All Patients Here” was the warm-up. The real punch to the gut comes with their 2025 EP “LOST!” — and the standout track “Low”? That one? It doesn’t just go hard. It cuts deep.
Let’s Talk About “Low”
“Low” feels like what happens when you hit rock bottom, crack a smile, and say, “Yeah, I’m still here.” It’s not just about pain — it’s about the kind of pain that becomes part of your bloodstream. The kind that doesn’t cry out for help… it just screams.
There’s no polish here. No fake, shiny build-up. It’s raw. Feral. Beautiful in its damage. The guitars grind like broken teeth, the drums punch like regrets, and Dillon’s voice? That’s the sound of someone who’s been through it and doesn’t care if you’re uncomfortable hearing the truth.
Whether you’re on a late-night drive with too many thoughts or pacing your room in the dark, “Low” taps into that exact feeling — that silent war most of us are too scared to admit we’re fighting.
Why Bands Like NERV Matter More Than Ever
Mainstream rock got too safe. Too calculated. Too clean.
But NERV? NERV is what happens when nobody’s looking. No label breathing down their necks. No trend-hopping. Just blood, sweat, riffs, and straight emotion.
They’re not trying to be famous. They’re trying to be real. And in a time where most artists are chasing streams instead of impact, that’s rare as hell.
This isn’t Spotify-core. This is survival-core.
They don’t care about “playlist vibes.” They care about screaming something real into the void and hoping someone out there needed to hear it.
If you’ve been numb, stuck, or just looking for something to feel again — play “Low.” Let it wreck you a little. Let it remind you that your chaos has a soundtrack.
Because bands like NERV aren’t here to save the genre.
They’re here to burn it down and rebuild it into something worth bleeding for.
Go run it up. No skips. No distractions.
Just you and the truth, face to face.
Watch the video for “Low” right here
You’re welcome in advance.
Follow Nerv & Support Real Music
Wanna support a band that actually cares about the art? Here you go:
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Website: wearenerv.com
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Instagram: @WeAreNerv
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Twitter/X: @WeAreNerv
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Facebook: facebook.com/WeAreNerv
Stream their debut album “We’re All Patients Here”:
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