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Afropunk band We Don’t Ride Llamas shares new track “(2-Inch) Grave”
In the heart of Austin’s vibrant music scene, there’s a band stirring up emotions and breaking boundaries with their latest release, “(2-Inch) Grave”. We Don’t Ride Llamas, an Afro Punk/Metal sensation, has unleashed an anthem that transcends mere sound, delving deep into the realms of raw emotion and storytelling prowess.
Formed by Chase, Max, Blake, and Kit Mitchell, We Don’t Ride Llamas is not your usual band; they’re storytellers, weaving narratives through their music. Influenced by an eclectic mix of musical legends such as Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, and Sister Rosetta Tharp, WDRL pays homage to their predecessors while carving out their own unique sound.
Their new song “(2-Inch) Grave” pays homage to the victims of Winter Storm Uri which had a devastating impact on Texas in February 2021. Reflecting on the genesis of the track, the band shares the harrowing experience that inspired it: “I didn’t know if our family was going to make it out alive. We had never been that cold before, especially not without sufficient help. I’m grateful that our community was there for us.”
But “(2-Inch) Grave” isn’t just about reliving past traumas; it’s about finding solace and connection. We Don’t Ride Llamas invites listeners to join them on a cathartic journey, where shared experiences and emotions converge. It’s a musical space where vulnerability is celebrated, and no one feels alone.
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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