ROMAN CANDLE DROP NEW SINGLE ‘CAN WE WATCH SOMETHING HAPPY?’

ROMAN CANDLE
DROP NEW SINGLE
‘CAN WE WATCH SOMETHING HAPPY?’
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ROMAN CANDLE share ‘Can We Watch Something Happy?’ today, arriving with an accompanying music video. Written from the perspective of Piper Ferrari‘s childhood self, the track documents the cycle of uncontrolled intrusive thoughts, compulsive prayer, and the overwhelming guilt of believing her own mind was a sin. The song arrives as the band’s fourth single following their 2025 Sumerian Records signing. Fans can stream the new track here and watch the accompanying music video here.

Speaking on the theme of the new single, Piper shares
“‘Can We Watch Something Happy’ is written from the perspective of my childhood self. I  struggled with severe OCD growing up, which was intensified by being raised in a religious household. I wasn’t diagnosed until much later, so for most of my youth I didn’t understand what was happening — I just remember being scared all the time. There was a constant cycle of praying for the intrusive thoughts to go away, eventually giving in to them, and then praying again for forgiveness. That’s where the repeated ‘one more time’ comes from. It wasn’t about depression or suicidality; it was about trying to survive this overwhelming fear of thoughts I didn’t want, and then feeling deep guilt because I believed even having those thoughts was a sin.”

ROMAN CANDLE – ‘Can We Watch Something Happy?’

ROMAN CANDLE has built their Sumerian Records tenure on unflinching examination of difficult and  vulnerable topics such as mental health and trauma. Prior to today’s new track, the band released the  critically acclaimed singles ‘Fire In The Night Sky Forever’, ‘This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn’t Go With A Gun’ and ‘Nothing Is Original’. Each track stakes new ground in how the band articulates pain without softening its edges or asking for easy answers. ‘Can We Watch  Something Happy?’ continues that trajectory.

ROMAN CANDLE have firmly established themselves as one of the most vital voices in contemporary hardcore. The band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting. With much more to come from the band in 2026, they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.

ROMAN CANDLE – ‘Can We Watch Something Happy?’
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ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE:
ROMAN CANDLE is a visceral and emotionally charged hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari (vocals) and Jonas Vece (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their former project sowithout., the two formed ROMAN CANDLE with a vision to push the boundaries of hardcore through vulnerability, intensity, and intentionality.Rooted in the lineage of bands like Saetia, Touché Amoré, and Poison the Well, ROMAN CANDLE blends classic “screamo” sensibilities with a modern edge—balancing raw catharsis and poetic tension. Their 2022 debut EP Discount Fireworks marked them as a standout in the Las Vegas underground. After spending much of 2023 & 2024 showcasing their new material live, the band’s reputation for emotionally resonant, tightly wound songs that leave nothing on the table was further cemented. The band also spent a considerable amount of time on the road with bands like Dying Wish, Boundaries, Militarie Gun, Foreign Hands, Pool Kids and one-off shows with Touché Amoré, Botch, Better Lovers and more.Known for fiercely passionate live performances, ROMAN CANDLE has become a vital voice in the  evolving Las Vegas hardcore scene. As a femme-fronted band, Piper Ferrari brings a rare and welcome presence to the genre, challenging norms and creating space for a more inclusive scene. Alongside Jonas Vece’s cutting guitar work and atmospheric tension, the band captures a sense of urgency that’s both deeply personal and powerfully collective.With a full-length album on the horizon and growing attention beyond their hometown, ROMAN CANDLE is shaping a future for screamo that feels just as emotionally immediate as its roots.

BAND MEMBERS
Piper Ferrari – vocals
Jonas Vece – guitar
Alex Dupis – drums
Sergio Lopez – bassFOLLOW ROMAN CANDLE
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