Rising from the UK’s alternative rock scene, Manchester-based outfit Pochenski has been making an impact with their powerful sound. The trio features the talents of frontman Dan Pye on vocals and guitar, Kieran Joyce on bass, guitar and backing vocals and George Coleman on drums.
Together, they deliver a thrilling rock sound full of lively drums, slick guitars and commanding vocals. First making their entrance in 2020, they introduced their sound with the debut single “How Long,” followed up by singles two and three the next year.
After a hiatus from sharing their original sonic vision, this year they made an emphatic return with the singles “Play Dead” and “Mkoa.” Now they bring us their latest release with their brand new single titled “On a Death Ride,” a track that continues to stake their reputation as a tour-de-force in the alternative rock sphere.
Serving up an explosive dose of their trademark sound, an intoxicating mix of ethereal sonic landscapes, energising drums and crunching guitars all collide on this epic rock ride that deftly balances light and shadow in a spectacular showcase of modern rock music. Started off with a spacey atmosphere of bubbling tones, Dan Pye’s soft vocals drift above as airy textures swell around his voice.
With the taps of cymbal and deep pulse of bass guitar, the anticipation builds before the arrangement gently rises with steady drums before erupting with gritty guitar chords and gripping vocal leads. Driven by driving guitars and splashing drums, the chorus serves up an enthralling burst of rock energy before the intricate ebb and flow of the composition simmers back into the verse.
Reaching a rousing crescendo of fuzzy bass runs, dancing lead guitar notes and anthemic vocal leads, “on a Death Ride” serves up a memorable finale to perfectly close the track. Paired with the single is a music video shot by Josh and Sam Duffy which features actor Elizabeth Pitt waking up on a deserted beach before becoming animated alongside the energy of the music, dancing and running to deliver a visually stunning cinematic accompaniment for the song.
Watch the music video for On a Death Ride below
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