Poppy Roscoe is a Los Angeles-based art rock outfit that rises from the arid Sonoran Wastelands with a mission to create a multimedia musical experience that captivates its devoted cult following. Led by frontman Izzy Fortune and drummer Jacob Smith, Poppy Roscoe embodies the belief that music possesses the power to convey intricate and meaningful stories, showcased through their penchant for crafting immersive story-driven concept albums.
The band formed in 2015 and 3 years later they introduced their studio music to the world with the release of their debut album, Poppy Roscoe in the Devilish Dance. The following year, they followed up with One More for Safety. This year, Poppy Roscoe reunited to craft a new record and unveiled Poppy Roscoe in: Sea Fortune and the Desert Rats, an 18-track album.
Their latest LP, a narrative-driven exploration recounting the adventures of three rats from the desert, marks just one step on the path to Poppy Roscoe’s future musical endeavors. Their grand vision culminates in the upcoming full-length release of A Grand-Semiseria Opera.
Lifted from their new record, they share the lead single titled “Freaky People” and offer the perfect taste of the latest chapter of their highly original and story-rich sonic vision. “Freaky People” opens with a grooving riff of gritty guitars, over crunching drums, crafting a fuzzy scene tinged with psychedelic vibes. Izzy Fortune’s swaggering vocals deliver punchy leads as the instrumentation stomps below.
Cut with slick guitar leads and tones wrapped in effects, the band crafts an energising rock and roll experience filtered through their own unique sonic lens and injected with their vivid storytelling. Halfway through however, the track performs a sonic u-turn and switches up to an instrumental style where intricate acoustic guitar flutters ride of the splash of drums before the full force of the distorted electric guitar lays down a raucous solo, setting up a rousing finale to the song.
The single is paired with a music video to deliver the full experience of the Poppy Roscoe world. The video sees the band perform the track in various animation-backed scenes before taking to the stage to play the role of the Desert Rats in a talent show competition.
Watch the music video for Freaky People below
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