Patrick Doval releases cinematic rock single Rocket to the Moon

Independent singer-songwriter Patrick Doval has released a new single and music video, Rocket to the Moon, built around a love story that stretches to the moon. The release features former The Offspring drummer Pete Parada and a cinematic visual approach aimed at expanding Doval’s rock sound.

Why it matters: - Patrick Doval is using a single release to push a broader audio-visual style that blends rock, storytelling and film-like imagery. - The project adds Pete Parada, former drummer of The Offspring, to the recording and gives the song added reach for rock listeners. - The release may help Doval reinforce his identity as both a recording artist and filmmaker.

What happened: - Patrick Doval released the new rock single and cinematic music video, “Rocket to the Moon.” - The release centers on a story about a man who builds a rocket and travels to the moon in search of someone to love. - The music video uses expansive landscapes, moonlit imagery and a dreamlike tone to match the song’s themes. - The song and video were presented as part of Doval’s ongoing work as an independent artist.

The details: - The recording features drums by Pete Parada, former drummer of The Offspring. - Duncan Sparks in Tennessee mixed and mastered the track. - Doval said he wanted “Rocket to the Moon” to feel like more than just a song and to create a cinematic world around it. - Doval wrote and recorded the song himself. - The song combines rock instrumentation, emotion-driven lyrics and cinematic soundscapes. - The music video follows the construction and journey of a rocket. - The visual narrative combines science fiction, romance and classic cinematic imagery. - The music video is available to watch here. - More information is available on Patrick Doval’s official website.

Between the lines: - Doval’s release strategy leans on visual storytelling as much as the music itself. - The collaboration with Parada signals an effort to connect the project with a recognizable name from mainstream rock. - The song’s theme of chasing love across impossible distance fits Doval’s stated focus on emotional and cinematic work.

What's next: - Doval is likely to continue building releases that pair rock songs with narrative-driven videos. - His broader catalog suggests more music-video work may follow as he keeps developing his visual brand. - Doval also has an upcoming film placement for his song “Crush” in the end credits of “Wounds.”

The bottom line: - “Rocket to the Moon” is both a single and a short film-like statement about how far someone will go for love.