Blues Rock from Mad Painter

Based in the Boston area, Mad Painter is a new outfit making their own style of rock music framed by the iconic traditions of the genre from the 1970s. Playing a range of different styles of rock music, they offer woodstock-era psychedelic vibes to the glam rock n’ roll tones of bands like Mott the Hoople to the hard-hitting anthemic sounds of Uriah Heep.

The four-piece is led by songwriter and band founder Alex Gitlin who’s joined by accomplished musicians including drummer Al Hendry, Kenne Highland on bass and guitarist Al Naha. Over the years they’ve graced the top venues in the Boston area such as the MIT, Out of the Blue Gallery, McGann’s, Hennessy’s, Club Bohemia, The Jungle Community Music Club and C Note in Hull, as well as the Winter Tanglefest in the Poconos, earning a reputation for their flamboyant performances and expert musicianship.

Dropping their debut eponymous album in 2016, they introduced listeners around the world to the Mad Painter sound. Now they’re back with their first studio music in six years with their brand new single titled “Illusion”.

Lifted from their upcoming sophomore record Splashed, with their new single they deliver their trademark blend of bluesy rock n’ roll. Dropping a potent punch of riff-driven guitar work, energising drums and swaggering lead vocal work, with “Illusion” Mad Painter shares a modern take on a classic style that serves to showcase their artistic talent and build excitement for their forthcoming second record.

Listen to Illusion below