September 25th, 2026 - Philippines — Three months fresh off the release of his EP 'A Comedy Romantic (Act.1)', rising Filipino-American indie pop singer-songwriter Rocco returns with "Someone I Never Had", an angsty, emotionally charged pop-rock anthem that opens the final chapter of his viral narrative series and sets the stage for the highly anticipated 'A Comedy Romantic (Act. 2)'. Fans can listen to the new single HERE.
Built around the ache of an almost-relationship, "Someone I Never Had" captures a uniquely modern kind of heartbreak: grieving someone who was never truly yours. What begins as a story of blurred boundaries and undefined feelings quickly becomes an explosive self-confession, with Rocco confronting the question at the heart of the song: "Why do you miss someone that was never really yours?"
Rocco – "Someone I Never Had" (Official Visualizer)
The track serves as the emotional anchor of Rocco's 'A Comedy Romantic' universe, bringing the story of two friends trapped in the limbo of a situationship into sharper focus. Across vulnerable verses and anthemic pop-rock production, Rocco turns the uncertainty of an undefined relationship into a cathartic soundtrack for anyone who has ever been left mourning what could have been.
Produced by Jason Suwito and written alongside Micah Premnath, the track follows Rocco's first successful collaboration with "Palm", continuing a creative relationship that has helped shape the sonic world of 'A Comedy Romantic'.
Inspired by Rocco's deep-rooted love for the romantic comedies of the 1990s and 2000s, 'A Comedy Romantic' exists far beyond the songs themselves. The project unfolds as an episodic short-form narrative series across Rocco's social platforms, blending music, storytelling, and performance as he brings the characters and relationships behind the songs to life.
The series has generated significant traction online, transforming individual releases into chapters of a growing visual and sonic universe. With each episode and song revealing another piece of the story, Rocco invites listeners to experience 'A Comedy Romantic' as a story unfolding in real time.
Now, "Someone I Never Had" takes that story into its final act.
Stream "Someone I Never Had" here
Watch the official visualizer here
About Rocco
Unapologetically himself, Rocco is a 23-year-old Filipino-American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his atmospheric bedroom pop sound, playful melodies, and a colourful personality. Raised in the suburbs of New Jersey, he dedicated himself to music early on before moving to Los Angeles. His academic path was short-lived when his breakout singles "Spin You Round" and "Baby Blue" exploded online, prompting him to pursue music full-time and embark on his first headline tour.
Seamlessly blending moody textures with soaring alternative melodies, his music explores the intricate dynamics of intimacy, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability.
Rocco is steadily positioning himself as a compelling voice in the global indie landscape, having established a strong regional footprint across Asia, tracking heavily in markets including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand, alongside major city centres like Hong Kong.
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