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Kingdom Collapse • August 1-2, 2026

“Survivor”: The Song That Became Someone’s Story

Sometimes a song becomes more than music. It becomes a source of hope, strength, and encouragement for people fighting battles most of us never see. Jonathan Norris and Aaron Smith of Kingdom Collapse join LA Lloyd to discuss the inspiration behind “Survivor,” a song whose message has taken on a life of its own through the band’s powerful new video and the fans who’ve embraced it as part of their own journey.

SURVIVOR

The conversation explores why Kingdom Collapse chose to tell such an emotional story through the “Survivor” video and how they approached creating something that people could genuinely connect with. Jonathan and Aaron also open up about what signing with Mascot Records has really meant for the band, separating the myths from the reality of today’s music industry while sharing why the work never stops.

UNWRITTEN

The interview wraps up with a look toward Kingdom Collapse’s upcoming album, stories from the road, and the band’s unexpected take on Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten.” Their modern rock interpretation offers a fresh perspective on a familiar song, proving once again that Kingdom Collapse isn’t afraid to make music on its own terms.

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