Detroit musician Jay Gearhart released a song and video today called 'Faced with Hate'.

His name may sound familiar to many of you, as Gearhart is the former lead singer of State of Mine. The band parted ways in May 2024, and legal issues prevented the group from announcing the split earlier.

Fast forward to 2025, and Jay Gearhart is starting a new chapter.
Jay was kind enough to answer some questions about the new song (video below), and more.

Congrats on 'Faced with Hate', can you tell me the meaning behind the song?

Faced with Hate is a song about the struggles of giving out so much to things and people you love, and feeling like it’s a one-sided relationship. It’s a feeling of being used until you’re no longer useful to someone.

Well, that is certainly relatable! Did you write the lyrics and music for the song?

I do write all of the lyrics and vocal melodies. I like to use my life experiences as inspiration to write and I hope that my words will help others who may be going through stuff not to feel alone.

I currently have a few people involved in the music side of things. Ex-State of Mine lead guitarist Sky Werth came with me when I departed, so we have been doing a lot of writing.

That is way cool, Sky is awesome. Where did you shoot the video for 'Faced with Hate'?

So being independent now, my budget is nonexistent LOL. However, I wanted to shoot a video to release with the song, so I shot the video in my house with my iPhone and did all the edits with my phone.

The power of an iPhone! How long have you been performing?

I started drumming at age 13. I toured and recorded with bands, and worked as a studio drummer. I made the transition to singing about 8 years ago, and I have had a blast on the journey.

Where can people hear your music?

My music is on all streaming platforms and available for purchase through iTunes. A quick search for Jay Gearhart within your favorite app for music will find me.

 Do you have any live shows planned?

Currently, nothing is scheduled. I am working hard to build up a good catalog of new music so we can make it an awesome time with new original music, and maybe some covers that people know me from.
Awesome, I can't wait. Thank you again for your time.

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