Edward Crowther, a rock guitarist from Charlotte, North Carolina, has just released a new single, ‘High School Fever‘ – and it’s a high energy throwback to the days of our youth. The song highlights skillful guitar work, building to a big, anthemic chorus. The vocals are full of energy, reminiscent of the pop-punk sound of the early 2000s.
The song is all about the fast pace of life—specifically, how quickly high school days fly by. Crowther reflects on his own high school experience, which wasn’t perfect, but still left him with a sense of nostalgia. “One day you’re in high school and now you’re here today doing all the other stuff life brings us, some of which isn’t all that great or easy to manage.” he says. The lyrics touch on themes of youth, love, rebellion, and those moments that stick with you. It’s a reminder to appreciate the time we have, even when we don’t realise it’s slipping away.
‘High School Fever’ is a bit of a departure from Crowther’s usual hard rock style. This time, he leans more into pop-punk, drawing on influences like The AllAmerican Rejects and Sum 41. To help bring the sound to life, Crowther worked with Matt Bishop, who’s mixed for artists like The Killers and Taylor Swift. Canadian vocalist Bobby John also stepped in to nail the pop-punk vocals, delivering the lyrics with just the right energy.
For Crowther, this song represents a progression in his music. “I’m pretty picky and OCD about the production of my stuff so for this to top my prior production on my other songs I think says a lot about the amount of work that went into this track,” he shares. With ‘High School Fever’, Crowther has created something catchy, nostalgic, and brand new all at once.
Listen to ‘High School Fever’ by Edward Crowther—now streaming everywhere.
