A newsound is rumbling through Ethiopia’s music landscape — bold, loud, and unapologetically rebellious. Rising band Cassiopeia has released a groundbreaking new single, “እኛ ከተግባባን” (translated as “If We Agree, We Don’t Care What Other People Say”), and it’s quickly becoming a rallying cry for a new generation of Ethiopian rock fans.

The song explodes with energy from the first guitar riff — a sharp contrast to the dominant pop and Afro-fusion styles that define much of the country’s mainstream sound. Cassiopeia fuses driving rock guitars, crashing drums, and passionate vocals to create a sound that’s both raw and refreshingly authentic. The lyrics deliver a message of unity and defiance, celebrating individuality and love that stands firm against social judgment.

Cassiopeia has been quietly building a reputation in Ethiopia’s underground music circles, known for blending alternative rock influences with Ethiopian melodic sensibilities. But this single feels like their breakthrough moment — a confident leap into the spotlight. Early listeners have praised its courage to break genre barriers, calling it “the sound Ethiopia didn’t know it needed.”

Beyond the music, the message resonates deeply: If two people understand each other, the noise around them doesn’t matter. In a culture that often places social opinion above personal choice, Cassiopeia’s lyrics strike a chord — especially with young listeners craving authenticity and self-expression.