Rising Filipino-American indie pop singer-songwriter Rocco makes his return with “Girl Next Door,” an infectious, nostalgia-filled pop-rock anthem that captures the butterflies and excitement of having a crush who feels almost out of reach. The new single sets the stage for the final chapter of his viral narrative series and upcoming EP, A Comedy Romantic (Act. 2), scheduled for release on February 26, 2027.
With “Girl Next Door,” Rocco channels the exhilarating rush of young love through a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of 2000s pop-rock. Powered by an irresistible singalong chorus and an energetic, last-minute-shot-at-love atmosphere, the track transforms the familiar experience of an unspoken crush into an anthem for anyone who has ever fallen for the person next door. From the butterflies and awkward confidence to the endless daydreams, the song captures every emotion that comes with an almost-romance.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for putting on your headphones, tuning out the world, and imagining yourself as the lead character in your own coming-of-age movie.
Rocco – “Girl Next Door” (Official Video)
Four months after releasing his EP A Comedy Romantic (Act. 1), Rocco announces A Comedy Romantic (Act. 2), the next and final installment in his ongoing narrative series. Building on the fictional universe he has developed through his music and social media platforms, the forthcoming EP brings the story toward its conclusion, moving beyond the playful excitement of a budding romance and exploring the more complicated, emotional, and angsty realities of love.
“I’d coin it the official soundtrack if my year had a movie. It’s anthemic, weird in some parts, and most importantly, fun,” Rocco shares.
Inspired by his deep appreciation for romantic comedies from the 1990s and 2000s, Rocco’s A Comedy Romantic universe extends far beyond the music itself. Combining original songs, character-driven storytelling, and performance, the project brings its relationships and emotional storylines to life, allowing fans to follow the unfolding narrative as every new release reveals another piece of the story.
With A Comedy Romantic (Act. 2) on the horizon, Rocco takes his narrative into its final chapter, embracing the tension, emotional highs, and growing pains of a love story that refuses to follow a predictable script. Blending music and storytelling, he transforms the universal ups and downs of falling in love into an experience that feels cinematic, nostalgic, and distinctly his own.
‘A Comedy Romantic (Act. 2)’ Tracklisting:
- Hard To Look
- I Don’t Know The Band
- Girl Next Door
- Someone I Never Had
- Things I Do
- Stay In Place
- Suffocating
