Canadian alt-metal trailblazer ONI has returned with a soul-piercing new single, “Shouldn’t Feel This Way,” a powerful acoustic ballad that peels back the distortion to reveal raw emotion and heartbreak. Out now on all platforms, the track marks a distinct shift in tone for ONI—showcasing a softer, more vulnerable side of project founder Jake Oni.
📍 Stream “Shouldn’t Feel This Way”: Click Here
💬 Reflecting on the song, Oni shares:
“‘Shouldn’t Feel This Way’ is about mourning the loss of someone really close to you, and the constant struggle in life to live without feeling lost and alone… It isn’t like anything I have released before. I got to shoot the video on my farm in Canada which is a very important place for me.”
Co-written with John Boecklin, Seth Evans, and Kile Odell, the track follows the recent cover of The Kooks’ “Naive” and ONI’s emotionally charged Genesis EP, setting the stage for a dynamic and deeply personal year in the band’s evolution.
🎥 Watch the official music video: YouTube
💿 Stream the Genesis EP:
📅 ONI Tour Dates (w/ Pop Evil)
April 8 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
April 10 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
April 11 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
April 12 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
April 13 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
April 14 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
April 15 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
April 17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
April 19 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
April 22 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
April 23 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
April 24 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
April 25 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre
April 26 – Reno, NV – Cargo Concert Hall
April 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
May 1 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
May 4 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
May 6 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
May 7 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
May 8 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
May 9 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
May 10 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
May 12 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
May 15 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
May 16 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
May 17 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
May 18 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
🎫 Tickets available now at: ONI Tour Dates
🔥 About ONI
Formed in 2014, ONI has carved out a unique space in metal with his fusion of progressive songwriting, crushing metalcore, and melodic hooks. From his debut Ironshore (2016) to the powerful sophomore effort Loathing Light (2022) featuring Iggy Pop and Randy Blythe, to the genre-defying The Silver Line (2023) with collabs including Howard Jones and Sueco, Jake Oni has proven he’s one of the scene’s most versatile and ambitious voices.
The Genesis EP (2025) continues that upward trajectory with singles like “Deja Vu,” “Walk Away,” and “Erase” leading the charge.
Photo Credit: Alexander Bemis
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