Featured Tune: "It Grows" from Tilt 360

Grit and Growth: TiLT 360’s Anthem of Survival

TiLT 360’s “It Grows” is a battle cry wrapped in bruised hope and grunge-soaked grit. Pulled from the band’s newly released EP of the same name, this song channels two decades of lived experience into just a few minutes of raw, cathartic rock. With Billy Smaltz’s aching vocals leading the charge, “It Grows” feels like a confession shouted into a storm: messy, emotional, and deeply human.

The band, rooted in the hard edges of Youngstown, OH, brings more than technical musicianship—they bring scars. “It Grows” dives into the gnawing struggle of addiction and the relentless crawl toward redemption. The lyrics—"This war inside is getting the best of me"—aren’t just clever turns of phrase; they’re snapshots of a man clawing his way out of darkness. Jason Miller’s guitar riffs coil and unwind like tension snapping, while Heather Jurina’s percussion drives the track forward like boots hitting the ground in a march toward healing.

But what makes “It Grows” shine isn’t just its pain—it’s the pulse of perseverance beneath it. There's an honesty here that’s rare, a vulnerability turned into strength. Whether you’ve walked that road yourself or just need a reminder that growth is possible, this track plants something deep. It hurts. And it heals. Just like the best music does.