74-year-old singer-songwriter Stephen Wicks kicks off his 2026 discography with “The Doomsday Clock (85 Seconds to Midnight).” The single is an apropos apocalyptic Rock anthem. The song features raw, impassioned vocals, thought-provoking, cautionary lyrics, and catchy, face-melting instrumentation.

“The Doomsday Clock (85 Seconds to Midnight)” tackles humanity’s self-implosion. It details the metaphorical (and literal) impending annihilation. “The track confronts humanity’s existential threats head-on, inspired by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists‘ famous Doomsday Clock, which currently stands at its closest point to midnight in history—just 85 seconds away.” Stephen Wicks continues, “The song addresses escalating global concerns including climate change, nuclear proliferation, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical instability.”

The British musician enlisted a renowned pair for the track. Illustrious producer George Shilling produced “The Doomsday Clock (85 Seconds to Midnight),” and budding guitarist Stefan Hauk was responsible for the booming instrumentation. Stephen Wicks is just getting started and has many more masterful records in store. Press play on “The Doomsday Clock (85 Seconds to Midnight)” before it’s too late.