Let's just get down to it! Radkey blew my mind. I really didn't know what to expect seeing these young guys setting up at Alex's bar last week. I knew there must be something good in here, as they were headlining and my friend Endele said "just wait til you hear them". And he was right! This three piece brother band from St.Joseph, Missouri have been tearing it up since 2010. With Dee Radke guitar/lead vox, Isiah Radke Bass/vox and Solomon Radke on the kit, they drive a thunderous rock and roll show. Loud, fast energetic with catchy songs. "Start Freaking Out" is soon to be an anthem song, I can feel it. This song pushes you to limits of expression that builds and builds, basic but brilliant. Dee's vocals are Amazing. I can't believe the depth he has. It's like a combination of Danzig and Dave Vanian's mixed in with an electrifying guitar sound and style that reminds me of Lenny Kravitz and Jimi Hendrix. Take a listen to "Romance Dance" and you will feel the vibe that is spreading. Isiah on bass is captivating as he manages to cover the entire stage dancing, jumping, singing and rolling around on the ground never missing a bass line. Younger brother Solomon keeps it all together on the drums with awesome crashes and fills. "Dark Black Makeup" states how kids today want it all but all they do is trip and fall. Their lyrics are brilliant, mature, meaningful and connect with every genre. They have two EP's out "Cat & Mouse" and "Devil Fruit", their 2015 newly released LP is "Dark Black Makeup". Radkey is a band you should not miss! They are touring now and heading for the UK.
To see some more live shots from this show, visit our PHOTOS page. Check out their facebook and website here. https://www.facebook.com/radkeyband?fref=ts