Tom Minor Confronts Stagnation and Self-Deception with the single “Change It!”
“Change It!” is not a polite suggestion; it is a provocation. London-based songwriter Tom Minor delivers the track with the urgency of someone who has lived long enough inside compromise and finally decided to kick the door open. Rooted in vintage soul-inflected indie rock, the song carries the grit of punk attitude and the melodic intelligence of classic power pop, but its true strength lies in intent. This is music that demands movement, not passive listening.
“Change It!” feels like a pressure release. The rhythm pushes forward with nervous energy, while Johnny Dalston’s guitar work slices through the mix with purpose rather than polish. The production, handled by Teaboy Palmer, keeps the sound raw and immediate, resisting overproduction in favor of emotional impact. Nothing here feels ornamental. Every element exists to serve the song’s message.
Minor positions himself as both narrator and participant, confronting inertia, fear, and the quiet self-sabotage that keeps people stuck. There is no false optimism in his delivery. Instead, he offers resolve earned, not imagined. The song acknowledges disillusionment but refuses to surrender to it, making the call to action feel credible rather than cliché.
What separates “Change It!” from many motivational anthems is its self-awareness. It understands how difficult change actually is. The tension in Minor’s vocal performance reflects that struggle, balancing defiance with vulnerability. It feels human, imperfect, and therefore believable.
As a lead marker toward his upcoming album, “Change It!” reinforces Tom Minor’s place in the UK’s existential indie space. It is a sharp, honest song that respects the listener’s intelligence while challenging their complacency, a rebel yell for those still hoping to become more than they currently are.
