Phoenix-based outfit King Cherry are fast becoming torch bearers for alternative rock in the modern era, cutting together the sounds of the 90s and early 2000s with a forward-thinking aesthetic. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Brian Jennings with Rachel Bello on bass and Marshall Benson on lead guitar, the band brings a bold, swaggering energy to their music.
King Cherry was first conceived in Hollywood when Brian was performing with Hollywood Gods N’ Monsters (HGNM), a project that earned national acclaim. While touring he connected with Rachel, but the pair felt a need to develop their shared sonic vision, yearning to create something original and unrestricted. With Brian having previously become known for his time with Shake The Faith which saw him play alongside the likes of Tommy Thayer of KISS, Rachel’s musical roots trace back to age 16 when she was already on the road, performing in bands that spanned genres from jazz to horror punk.
As King Cherry, they made their entrance in May this year with the debut single “Coo Coo,” with singles two and three quickly following. While King Cherry’s foundation is profoundly influenced by the rock legends of the past, the band’s innovative musical output ensures they’re never just imitating and instead offer something new and entirely their own.
Now they bring us their latest release with their brand new single titled “The Last Bite,” a track which sees the band jump into new thematic territory, aiming for a song that stands as the perfect Halloween anthem while also being a year-round jam. Brought in by a laid back groove of muted guitar lines and tapped percussion, Brian’s compelling vocals enter to spin slick melodic lines above as the energy builds.
Bursting into a moody alternative rock sound, crunching guitars and pounding drums collide as instantly catchy vocal hooks soar above. Peppered with synth tinges which lend a modern vibe to the charging rock sound, the band casts an epic sound of anthemic alternative rock brimming with punchy rhythm and emphatic vocal performance.
With smooth ebb and flow crafting an engaging sound, wrapped in impactful production, bluesy lead guitar licks arrive to usher in the finale, resulting in a memorable slice of King Cherry’s spectacular modern rock sound. As they continue to go from strength to strength with each move, we can’t wait to see what else this exciting new act has in store for the rest of 2024 and beyond.
Listen to The Last Bite below
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