Tulsa, OK – October 3, 2025 – Rock band XIII Minutes will release their explosive new single, “Fake,” on October 3, 2025, through NRT Music. Known for their unapologetic style and intense performances, XIII Minutes delivers a track that challenges listeners to strip away the mask and face the truth within.
“Fake” is an observational anthem inspired by the age-old moral warning against those who live by the mantra, “Do as I say, not as I do.” The song presses into themes of hypocrisy and self-deception, asking the piercing question, “Take a look in the mirror, tell me what you see.” Its lyrics expose the emptiness of false appearances, likening them to a “whitewashed tomb, empty room where your heart should be.” Backed by fierce instrumentation and commanding vocals, the song refuses to let listeners off the hook.
Produced by Kevin W. Gates and written by Thomas Wheat and Jerrod Cunningham, “Fake” continues XIII Minutes’ mission to create music that is both sonically relentless and lyrically convicting.
Formed in 2015, XIII Minutes has carved their place in the alternative metal scene with their debut album Obsessed (2019) and a string of well-received singles. After returning from a brief hiatus in 2022, the Tulsa-based trio–Jerrod Cunningham (vocals), Thomas Wheat (guitar, backing vocals), and Jamie Kucinski (drums)–has proven their staying power with music that challenges and inspires. Now signed to NRT Music, the band continues to push forward with renewed energy and vision.
“Fake” is now available worldwide on all streaming platforms.
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About XIII Minutes:
XIII Minutes has re-emerged stronger than ever, delivering their most intense and impactful music to date. The alternative rock band first gained recognition with their 2019 album Obsessed, released via Rottweiler Records, which featured the chart-topping hit “Who Told You.” Following a period of hiatus, the band has returned with a refined and powerful sound, along with a renewed purpose. This revitalized lineup has already taken the stage at major events such as Lifest in Oshkosh, WI and Kingdom Come Festival in Greentown, IN. They concluded their Stay Summer Tour with a stop at Uprise Festival in Shippensburg, PA alongside industry stalwarts Skillet, Red, and Lacey Sturm.
About NRT Music:
NRT Music exists to share and grow the art, Gospel messages, and ministries of a diverse group of Christian artists with a growing spirit of excellence. For more information, visit www.NRTMusic.com or view the list of upcoming releases at https://nrt.cc/NRTMusicReleaseSchedule.
Follow XIII Minutes:
https://www.facebook.com/xiiiminutesofficial
https://www.instagram.com/xiiiminutesband
https://www.youtube.com/@xiiiminutesband
For more information, promo requests, or to arrange an interview, please contact Jamie Kucinski at xiiiminutes@yahoo.com.
