From the heart of Salt Lake City comes Gary Dranow, a musical talent and the charismatic frontman of Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions. Through his original sonic output, he crafts a unique offering that blends the familiarity of classic rock filtered through his own creative lens. His musical journey is more than a creative expression and sonic exploration; it tracks his path of resilience, personal discovery and the therapeutic power of art.
Before winning over audiences with his musical endeavours, Gary Dranow charted a successful course in the outdoor sports industry. However, life’s unpredictable turns led him to confront the challenges of bipolar disorder and navigate the aftermath of a stroke.
Fronting Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions, the ensemble concocts a rock sound that blends rock-focused grooves with subtle blues influences and meaningful lyricism. This year, they’ve been releasing a string of singles, setting the stage for the eagerly awaited full-length record, Never Give Up.
However, in a stunning display of his creative versatility, Gary Dranow has also ventured into the sphere of EDM with his new project called Astralix, though that’s not all; with his brand new single titled “Digitize,” he’s unveiled a new metal-inspired direction for Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions. “Digitize” sees his band serve up a cutting edge slice of powerful metal music, showcasing a completely new side to their sound while retaining all the melodic charm that threads their whole catalogue of work.
Opened by soft guitar plucks dripping in delay as the buzz of a synth shines above, the song builds with delicate piano notes joined by compelling layers of vocals as the tap of percussion raises the anticipation. Erupting into a storming sound of pounding drums, a driving wall of distorted guitars and commanding vocal delivery carrying soaring leads cut with lofty synth lines, “Digitize” spins a rousing sound of modern melodic metal music.
Throughout its five minute soundscape, the band crafts an incredible journey of energising music brimming with memorable vocals, crunching guitars and lively drums, resulting in a potent punch of slick rock music that sees the band reveal a new direction in a spectacular fashion. As Gary Dranow spins musical magic at ever genre and style he turns to, the future continues to promise more thrilling music for this unique and exciting artist.
Listen to Digitize below
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