Robbie Rapids releases music video

Originally from Grand Rapids in Michigan, Robbie Rapids is the guitar-slinging rock artist now based in Atlanta, Georgia. With a style that can be described as ‘jangly power pop rock’, he creates his own style of melodic indie rock with a classic feel.

As the main songwriter and lyricist of the project, he’s teamed up with the legendary session musician and producer David Levene to help bring his creative vision to life. Together the pair draw from rock music from the 60s through to the 90s as inspiration with a shared love of pioneering acts such as David Bowie, The Who, Tom Petty, Oasis and Stone Temple Pilots when creating their work.

David Levene’s story is a fascinating tale of music history, having traveled to Peru when he was just sixteen years old and joined the psychedelic rock band Laghonia who were successful enough to get a mention in Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the top rock bands to emerge from that part of South America. However it was an interest in recording technology that drew David back to the USA where he developed his skills as a producer and settled in Atlanta where he was recognised for his talents with an award for his music production in 2019.

With two singles under their belts already, “Who Shot Them Down” and “Adolescent Lover”, they now bring us their third effort with the new track “April’s Gonna Rain”. Written about a co-worker that Robbie Rapids had a crush on years ago who was engaged to be married, she entrusted Robbie with all her drama.

The metaphorical lyrics nod to April (women) who’s emotional issues will make the clouds rain, with the lyrics talking about showers flooding the town while alluding to the old saying ‘April showers bring May flowers’. A personal favourite part of the song for Robbie is the guitar solo which was captured by David playing a guitar though an autowah pedal.

Paired with the single is a music video, to capture the journey the lyrics paint with cinematic scenes to provide the perfect visual accompaniment to the song.

Watch the video for April’s Gonna Rain below