Aotearoa hip-hop artist Will McClean continues his streak of powerful, soul-baring releases with his brand-new single “The Bubble Will Burst”. Known for combining introspective lyricism with evocative melodies, McClean once again opens a window into his personal journey — one marked by loss, resilience, and growth.
At its core, “The Bubble Will Burst” is a meditation on grief and healing. The track finds Will grappling with the passing of his father, vividly recalling the funeral in lines like: “drove from home to the church to the cemetery in the back of the van he worked.” This raw honesty is paired with his trademark flow, weaving together themes of family, legacy, and the difficult process of confronting pain through music.
Speaking on the track, he says:
“This song is about confronting the moments you can’t escape — grief, addiction, the harsh truths of life. But it’s also about finding the strength to keep going. The whole song poured out of me over the course of one night sitting at my desk.”
This single marks the first track of the year Will McClean has released that is not self produced, however the signature blend of jazzy undertones and grounded, heartfelt delivery, allows “The Bubble Will Burst” to sit at the crossroads of classic hip-hop storytelling and deeply personal confession. It’s a track that resonates not only as music, but as a statement of vulnerability and resilience.
With his recent album HIGH GROUND, and a growing list of major festival appearances and support slots, “The Bubble Will Burst” reinforces Will McClean’s reputation as one of Aotearoa’s most authentic and moving hip-hop voices.
Listen here : https://music.drm.co.nz/tbwb