Vents MagaZine Music and Entertainment Magazine
Related Articles
Rock trio Reckless Eden hit hard with their latest single, “Toxic,” a raw, electrifying anthem about breaking free from manipulation and toxic relationships.
Since their debut single “Falling” in 2024, Reckless Eden has carved out their own lane, blending melody and edge through songs that explore love, loss, redemption, and resilience. Their 2025 EP “All You’ve Done” introduced listeners to their emotional intensity, while follow-up singles “Innocent Man” and “Back Then” showcased their knack for crafting unforgettable rock hooks.
The Nashville/Phoenix-based band is made up of powerhouse vocalist Alex Belew, a professional chef and winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 21; Sanjay Parikh, rhythm guitarist and touring photographer/videographer known for his work with Shinedown and Three Days Grace; and Ryan Daminson, lead guitarist and producer with credits including Asking Alexandria and Memphis May Fire.
Building on their previous releases, “Toxic” pushes Reckless Eden’s sound further, combining razor-sharp riffs, propulsive rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals to create a track that is both intensely personal and universally relatable. The song balances explosive energy with moments of clarity, allowing listeners to feel the tension, the release, and the hard-earned empowerment that comes from breaking free. “Toxic” doesn’t just vent frustration — it offers liberation, and a reminder that the power to walk away is always yours.
https://www.instagram.com/recklesseden
https://www.facebook.com/recklesseden
Hi Sanjay, welcome to VENTS. You have a unique background as both a touring photographer/videographer and a musician. How does your experience behind the camera influence your approach to Reckless Eden?
I feel it’s more of the opposite for me. I have always been a musician first and foremost, so my experience as a musician has greatly influenced how I see the musical content behind my lens. Being an active professional in the music industry keeps me inspired to write music for Reckless Eden.
I’ve heard a little bit about how the band came together – can you tell us the story?
Long story short — I met Alex backstage at an arena show for one of the bands I was touring with. He was there cooking for the band, and we just hit it off. We had a ton in common and quickly became friends. At the time, I had no idea he could sing. I was working on some songs with our producer/lead guitarist, Ryan, and still searching for the right vocalist. Somewhere in our wild text thread, I discovered Alex had the voice of a twangy Tennessee angel. I sent him a couple of tracks for him to sing on and what he sent them back blew me away. We both knew instantly that this was the perfect fit — and before long, “Fallin” was born.
Where did the band name come from? Is there a story behind that?
We juggled a bunch of names around before we settled on Reckless Eden,” the band shares. “It just felt like us — a perfect contradiction. It mirrors the ups and downs of life. It’s an oxymoron, but that’s kind of the point. Our music lives in that space where beauty and chaos collide and somehow make sense together.
For fans who are hearing Reckless Eden for the first time with “Toxic”, what’s one thing you want them to take away from your music?
For anyone hearing us for the first time with ‘Toxic,’ I want them to know we’re not holding anything back. It’s bold, it’s messy, it’s honest — and if it makes them feel something, sing along, or hit repeat, then we’ve done exactly what we set out to do.
What is your greatest hope for this single?
My biggest hope for this single is that it reaches as many ears as possible — that people discover Reckless Eden and get to hear not just “Toxic”, but all the music we’ve been pouring ourselves into.
From your perspective, what’s the most important factor for a new band to break through in today’s music landscape?
That’s a tough one, because I don’t think there’s one real formula anymore. With over 100,000 songs hitting streaming platforms every day, standing out can feel impossible. But I think it’s a mix of timing, connection, and persistence — being in the right place with the right people and never stopping the grind. Of course, having great music and a solid PR team helps. But at the end of the day, I really believe a great song always finds its way to the right ears sooner or later.
If you could jump on a plane tomorrow and play any venue in the world, where would it be and why?
I would gladly hop on a plane and play Greenfield Festival in Interlaken Switzerland. It’s truly one of the most beautiful places for a festival on this planet and one of my favorites to go to.
If Reckless Eden could open for any band or artist, who would you choose?
I would love to open for my boys in Three Days Grace, but truly I would appreciate the opportunity to play on any large stage and see the reaction from the crowd enjoying our music.
What’s on your Reckless Eden bucket list for next year?
Getting our music in front of as many people as possible! We would love to hop on a big tour and hit a few festivals along the way. Honestly, there’s nothing better than looking out from the stage and seeing everyone singing the words back to you. That’s the moment it all clicks — when something we made in a studio suddenly belongs to everyone in the audience.
