Native Son return with “Dead Man Walking”

Long Island, New York four-piece Native Son return with “Dead Man Walking”, the first single and title track from their forthcoming album. Formed in 2018, the band’s original line-up of Lou Megna (vocals, guitar, piano), Tim (guitar), Rob (bass) and Ray (drums) remains intact. Over the past eight years they have built a following within Long Island’s original music scene, with their music receiving radio play in the US and internationally.

With influences including The Smashing Pumpkins and Deftones, Native Son bring an alternative rock sensibility to their songwriting. At its heart, “Dead Man Walking” is a song about transformation. Following a failed relationship, its central character encounters someone who becomes his Muse, inspiring him to find a new direction and create through words and music.

The idea of the Muse also runs through the single’s artwork, which takes inspiration from Gustave Moreau’s 1891 painting Hesiod and the Muse. Elements of the original painting, including the flowers, Parthenon and bright star, have been brought into a contemporary setting, connecting the band’s own story with the idea of artistic inspiration.

For Lou Megna, music has been a lifelong pursuit. A musician and songwriter since childhood, he is also coming to the end of a 30-year career in public school teaching and runs Long Island-based Night Light Radio, supporting other musicians through his internet radio station.

“Dead Man Walking” was released independently on 28 August 2026 and you could listen to it on all major streaming platforms or here:

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