Review

By Liam Hughes | 08/04/2026

MISSIO's debut album *Loner* is a gritty, emotionally-charged exploration of pain, addiction, and self-discovery. With its dark electronic beats and raw lyrical honesty, the album carves a unique niche in the alt-electronic genre. Tracks like "Middle Fingers" and "Everybody Gets High" stand out for their rebellious energy and cathartic expression, while deeper cuts such as "KDV" and "Twisted" reveal a haunting vulnerability that resonates long after the music stops. *Loner* is a bold introductory statement from MISSIO—moody, intense, and unafraid to confront the demons lurking beneath the surface.

Info

**Loner** is the debut studio album by American electronic alternative duo MISSIO, released on May 19, 2017, in both the US and the UK. The album was released through RCA Records. It was primarily recorded in Austin, Texas, where the band is based. Production was handled by David Bottrill and MISSIO themselves. The album gained attention for its dark electronic tones and introspective lyrics. Its lead single, "Middle Fingers," received significant radio play and helped boost the band’s profile. In the United States, "Loner" reached number 9 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. However, the album did not chart in the UK. "Loner" established MISSIO as a distinctive voice in the alt-electronic music scene, blending moody production with personal themes around struggle, addiction, and defiance.

Tracklisting

1. Animal
2. I Do What I Want
3. Middle Fingers
4. I Don't Even Care About You
5. Bottom Of The Deep Blue Sea
6. Kamikazee
7. KDV (feat. SHUG)
8. Twisted
9. Everybody Gets High
10. I Don't Give A... (feat. Zeale)
11. DWI