Genre-defying Texas troubadour Marina Rocks is charging into 2025 with the release of her bold new single “It’s All Messed Up,” which makes a powerful entrance at #94 on the Americana Radio Chart. The track is the lead single from her third studio album, S.O.S. TEXAS, US release April 4.
Ray Wylie Hubbard summed it up best: “It’s rude, crude, and jail-tattooed… I dig it!” The track is a gritty anthem for uncertain times, capturing the chaos of modern life with biting humor and undeniable groove. And that’s just the beginning.
About the Album: S.O.S. TEXAS
Marina Rocks—Texan native, world traveler, and modern-day troubadour—blends Americana, Texas boogie, country rock, bluegrass, and even reggae across 11 dynamic tracks. Her third LP is her most fearless yet, peeling back the layers of personal and cultural unrest while never losing sight of melody or meaning.
From the reggae shuffle of “Mind’s Eye” to the cinematic intimacy of “The Hollywood Sign” and the soulful instrumentals “I Don’t Know” and “Starlight,” Marina’s artistry shines in every note. But it’s in her lyrics where the power hits hardest—raw, real, and beautifully unfiltered.
“A lot is happening in the world—and the music biz,” says Marina. “Sometimes you’ve got to call it like you see it. That’s what this album does.”
The Backstory Behind “It’s All Messed Up”
Inspired by a friend’s true story—featuring a high-speed truck ride, a woman jumping out with a baby squirrel in her purse, and a surreal police drop-off two weeks later—Marina crafts a vivid picture of life’s absurdities. “That’s just all f… ed up,” her friend said. The phrase stuck and became a rallying cry.
Final Track Highlight: “One More Song”
Anchoring the album is “One More Song,” a spiritual, Paul Simon-meets-Ry Cooder ballad that reminds us what truly matters. Marina reprises the tune to close out the album—a hopeful signpost for the road ahead.