For a band with an enduring story reaching back to the 1980s, SIREN continue to move forward without missing a beat. Led by lead singer and songwriter Rob Phillips, the Florida-based outfit has developed throughout the decades, but never lost sight of the cinematic, progressive-leaning rock that first won them a devoted fanbase. With a sound thatâs both informed by classic rock and tinged with jazz, blues, metal and pop stylings, SIREN are a band thatâs at once timeless and alive in the moment.
After regrouping with a refreshed lineup in 2009 featuring Chris Bonelli on bass, Chip Gardner on keys, Todd Grubbs on lead guitar and long-time contributor Mike Cupino on drums and engineering, SIREN released You Never Noticed, a record that marked their return with a sharp, melodic edge. It followed the successful Don’t Mind in 2007 and together they helped reestablish the bandâs presence in a landscape that had changed drastically since their early days.
Their fans, however, hadnât gone anywhere. In fact, theyâd only grown louder, eventually prompting the band to re-release their early catalogue on streaming platforms in 2021, a move that found them reaching new listeners as well as reuniting with old ones. Their latest full-length, 2022’s Beyond the Rainbow, continued that tradition, blurring lines between genres and showcasing a band thatâs just as comfortable in a prog breakdown as they are in a soulful blues stretch or a metal-inflected crescendo.
Now, SIREN are back with their latest single titled âNightmare Paradise,â an epic rock anthem brimming with memorable pop-focused writing, colourful instrumentation and compelling vocal performance. Set up by the delicate flutter of bouncy piano notes, the strike of snapping drums ushers in a grooving soundscape of intricate guitar rhythms capped by Rob Phillips’ rich vocal leads, building to a stunning chorus of catchy hooks and dazzling rock instrumentation.
Lifted by soulful backing vocals and peppered with rolling drums and cut with slick lead guitar flickers, “Nightmare Paradise” sees SIREN deliver another engaging slice of their superb songwriting and performance flair. The accompanying video directed by Isaac Deitz captures their musical charm in spectacular fashion, offering a storytelling visual outing that perfectly matches the song.
Set against the backstreets and neon glow of Atlanta, the video presents a contemporary Bonnie and Clyde tale, starring Matthew Swift and Alia Williams as the doomed lovers on the run mixed with shots of the band performing the track. As they continue to shine on their decorated musical journey, SIREN show no signs of slowing down as they once again share a stellar musical moment.
Watch the music video for Nightmare Paradise below
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