WHAT IT IS: This NYC native has set his sights on reigniting the grandiosity of rock music, cultivating a gritty yet infectious sound that nods to vintage rock ‘n’ roll while offering a modern alternative twist. Constructed unironically for speakers that hit 11, Des Rocs has created bombastically loud music that’s buzzing with all electricity of contemporary hits.
ALBUM: Ground Swell Command
RELEASE DATE: Q2-Q3
SINGLE: “Dead Ringer”
LIVE: Recently served as direct support on Grandson’s sold-out North American tour; supporting The Struts in May; confirmed festivals include SunFest, Lollapalooza, Buku, KAABOO Del Mar and WRFF’s 12th Birthday Celebration
INTERNET: Prominent Spotify coverage on Rock This, New Noise and Dirty Rock; also featured on Apple Music’s A-List: Rock and Breaking Rock; Amazon’s 2019 Artists to Watch Playlist, pictured on cover of Introducing: Rock Playlist; 14m+ single steams, 1.5m Spotify monthly listeners
PRESS: Clash (“A riff-heavy project, matching guitar-led inspiration to some ferociously melodic moments”), Newsday, more
BOOKING: David Galea, Chad Lehner, Anthony Paolercio/UTA
MANAGEMENT: Mathew Barletta/The Lowenstein Company