Victoria, BC Duo Miss the Heart Turn Feminine Rage into an Unapologetic Alt Pop-Rock Anthem on “Know Me Better”

Ahead of their forthcoming debut EP, Victoria, BC alternative pop-rock duo Miss the Heart drop “Know Me Better,” an explosive new single that transforms betrayal into empowerment. Equal parts soaring pop anthem and hard-hitting rock release, the track pairs infectious vocal hooks with thunderous guitar breakdowns to deliver an unapologetic statement about reclaiming your power from the narcissists who underestimated you.

While “Know Me Better” may initially sound like the aftermath of a failed relationship, its message reaches far beyond romance. Inspired by the many narcissistic personalities that have entered vocalist Kiarra O’Connor’s life – from former partners and toxic friends to manipulative coworkers and creative collaborators – “Know Me Better” captures the all-too-familiar cycle of trust, betrayal, realization, and ultimately choosing yourself.

“This song was inspired by the all too familiar process of being naive, being taken advantage of, realizing it, and then having to deal with it,” O’Connor explains. “It wasn’t hard channeling the hurt, anger, and empowerment of the past when writing.”

The emotional weight of those experiences fuels every moment of the song, but rather than dwelling in anger, Miss the Heart channels that energy into something liberating. Anchored by a soaring pop-forward melody before erupting into crushing guitar riffs, “Know Me Better” embraces both vulnerability and defiance, inviting listeners to sing, shout, and scream every word back.

The single also marks another successful collaboration with acclaimed producer, mixer, and co-writer Ryan Worsley (Dear Rouge, MONOWHALES, Fake Shark). Recorded at Echoplant Studios in Vancouver, BC, Worsley helped elevate the duo’s original demos while contributing the guitar and bass performances that define the track’s explosive sound. One of the recording’s most memorable moments came during the gang vocal session, when O’Connor found herself surrounded by Worsley, drummer Michael Voytash, and an intern, all crowding around a single microphone to shout the song’s climactic refrain together.

That combination of polished pop songwriting and full-throttle alternative rock reflects the broader vision behind Miss the Heart’s upcoming debut EP. Scheduled for release in early 2027, the project explores the emotional stages of conflict through the lens of feminine rage. “Know Me Better” represents the moment action replaces hesitation and reclaiming your voice becomes impossible to ignore.

Already earning significant early momentum, “Know Me Better” was selected as The Zone @91-3’s Band of the Month for July 2026, received airplay across campus and community radio stations nationwide, and landed on the Mediabase Alternative Rock Most Added chart ahead of the band’s debut live performance at Vancouver’s Ventura Room on August 28, 2026.

1. What did you enjoy most about the creation of this new release?
I really enjoyed the progression, and building of this song over quite a few months. I originally came up with the verse melody with just vocals and bass, and I initially loved it so much that I actually thought it was going to be the chorus. From there, our producer Ryan Worsley helped Michael and I work through a few different ideas for the chorus melody. Once we landed on the hook, “you narcissist, get over it, I’m not your bitch”, we knew we had something that you could scream your heart out to, and that would be super energetic live. I also loved being able to take a lot of real-life experiences with narcissistic people and people who have screwed me over from my past and turning them into something loud, relatable, and cathartic.

2. Share a nugget of advice that has resonated with you most over the years.
A piece of advice that has really stuck with me is that it’s not luck, it’s hard work. I don’t really believe in the idea of an “overnight success.” Most of the time, there are years of dedication, rejection, learning, and hard work happening behind the scenes before anyone sees the result. I believe our music career will take off because of the work we’re putting in now. We’re prepared to out-work everyone.

3. Who would be your dream artist/band to co-headline a tour with?
We would love to co-headline with some of our favourtite Canadian bands, like July Talk, Dear Rouge, and The Beaches.

4. What sets your music apart from others in your genre?
I think what sets our music apart is the combination of feminine rage, vulnerable storytelling, and rock instrumentation with really catchy, pop-leaning melodies. There’s something about that intersection that still feels underrepresented, especially when it comes to newer female-fronted artists bringing heavy guitar riffs and a raw, unapologetic energy into songs that are still fun and accessible. We write about things like heartbreak, manipulation, anger, and figuring yourself out, but we don’t want the songs to feel heavy all the time. We want them to be the songs you can scream along to in your car or lose yourself in at a show. I think that balance between the grit of rock and the immediacy of pop is a big part of what makes Miss the Heart feel like us.

5. Tell us what your favourite song is at the moment and why.
SS26 by Charli XCX
Such a great pop-song with a rock guitar tone that is absolutely to-die-for. The simplicity of the song, one instrument coming in after another overtime, to add to a larger sound by the end of the song, makes it one of my favourites right now.