LOS ANGELES – Following the recent release of the Entertain Me EP, Vienna Vienna delivers a new single, “Grieve Is For The Living,” further solidifying their ‘glimmer rock’ sound with a raw, post-grunge edge.
LA-based artist Vienna Vienna, signed to PULSE Records and Pete Wentz’s DCD2, has recently expanded their discography with new material. This follows the January 2026 studio release of the Entertain Me EP, which saw a live version, Entertain Me (Live at PULSE Records), drop in March 2026 and a CD release on May 8, 2026. The artist is currently on tour, supporting Daisy Grenade and appearing at the 2026 Vans Warped Tour across various US dates in May and June.
Vienna Vienna’s debut, the Wonderland EP, arrived in October 2024, later seeing a vinyl release in January 2025. The artist, known for a signature ‘glimmer rock’ sound, consistently transforms emotional themes into energetic anthems. This stylistic approach is evident in the current touring cycle, which includes a Los Angeles stop.
A Cathartic Confrontation with Loss
Vienna Vienna’s “Grieve Is For The Living” pushes their “glimmer rock” sound, channeling anger and existential collapse into an alt-rock anthem after the Entertain Me EP. The track asserts mourning rituals are for the living, a philosophy Vienna Vienna articulated in an idobi Radio interview. The chorus, “Grief is for the living / and I’m still fucking kicking,” acts as a defiant declaration against being consumed by sorrow. For the full song meaning of “Grieve Is For The Living” by Vienna Vienna, visit the song page.
The song’s raw portrayal of coping mechanisms, like smoking until sick or holding one’s head underwater, connects to themes of self-acceptance from Vienna Vienna’s debut Wonderland EP. Its aggressive ’90s guitar textures and live-wire drums complement the volatile emotional core, transforming personal pain into communal release. Performance is crucial for Vienna Vienna, offering vulnerability without societal pressure, as highlighted by Duck Club Presents, affirming a resilient spirit that keeps “fucking kicking.”
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