Los Angeles, CA – Rising singer-songwriter Wolfberg unveils his newest single, a reimagined version of Audioslave’s “I Am The Highway,” turning the iconic rock anthem into a poignant ballad of self-trust and introspection. Once a soaring alt-rock track, Wolfberg’s rendition softens the edges and replaces the grit with mellow baritone vocals and atmospheric acoustic instrumentation. The result is a haunting, emotionally layered performance that delivers new weight to the song’s message: freedom is found from within. “I Am The Highway” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Originally written by Chris Cornell, Brad Wilk, Tom Morello, and Tim Commerford, the track has held long-standing significance in Wolfberg’s life. As a teenager, the song symbolized personal liberation. He still remembers racing to Tower Records on release day in 2002, eager to devour Audioslave’s debut. But when Cornell passed away in 2017, the meaning shifted. “The highway no longer meant personal freedom,” Wolfberg reflects. “It meant distance. Departure. Death. The final, irreversible offramp.” Years later, while playing with a new chord progression, he began singing the lyrics again, not in imitation of Cornell, but as himself. The result is a stripped-down, passionately raw version that honors the original while uncovering a new emotional core. The song concludes with someone walking away, echoing the themes of departure and transcendence. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Dallas Thornton, “I Am The Highway” features delicate acoustic textures, a melancholic guitar solo, and Wolfberg’s resonant voice front and center. The warm, intimate arrangement supports lyrics that have grown with him through teenage yearning, adult reflection, and profound grief. “In singing his words,” Wolfberg says, “I finally found my own.
Wolfberg is a rising alternative artist and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California, known for his rich baritone and emotionally driven storytelling. Blending indie rock, alternative, and adult contemporary influences, his music fuses stripped-down vulnerability with cinematic production featuring electric guitars, warm synths, ambient textures, and sweeping strings. After losing everything in the recent Palisades fires, Wolfberg committed fully to his craft, channeling that turning point into a powerful source of creative fuel. Now a father of two, he writes with depth, clarity, and a sense of purpose that resonates widely. Despite being a new artist, he’s already gaining traction, with over 60,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.
“I Am The Highway” is an anthem about being free, leaving one-sided relationships, and seeking liberty, a luxury few achieve. It is a universal lesson to know your worth and not to confide in anyone more than yourself. The track is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide. Stay tuned for the music video dropping early August on YouTube. Follow Wolfberg and his journey on Instagram @wolfbergmusic.
