Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions – Never Give Up (2024)
Many bands cross our paths with enthusiasm and an eagerness to reach audiences; however, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions is one bringing electricity to their eager enthusiasm. Inspired by life in its totality, the US-based band capture both sides of the coin in their music – the gritty, grimy, tumultuous desperation and the light, bright, hopeful optimism. Since their single ‘(Made It) Another Day’, Gary Dranow (guitarist, writer, composer, and lyricist), Chris Zoupa (guitars, bassist, and arrangement), and Jason Jones (vocalist, drummer, and producer) fuse their various influences, skills and experiences with a genre-defying style.
Following the well-received tracks ‘Bodywise’ and ‘Dad’, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions slide through various types of rock in the new single ‘Never Give Up’. Already known for an intriguing rock sound, the lads slip from folk-rock to classic rock, indie-rock and even pop rock in their discography; however, ‘Never Give Up’ offers old-school classic rock but infused in an Americana shell with slips of contemporary alternative rock weaving throughout the melody.
Adding even more uniqueness to their list of intriguing styles, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions embrace the power of remote production. With members from Australia, the USA and Ukraine, the trio transcend boundaries with their melodies – just as they transcend genres, time, and generations. In fact, Dranow and his crew have earned acclaim for their online performances during Tuesday Night Livestreams. With ‘Never Give Up’, the refinement, sophistication and elegance of composition and production make one consider the lads to be in a single studio – not all over the world.
The melody is enchanting with precise production; however, ruggedness lurks in the rock-influenced guitars, drums and vocals capturing raw genuineness in a haunting tone. It is this intricacy that makes the upbeat ‘Never Give Up’ the ideal tribute to perseverance and hopefulness in darker reality. Dranow explains:
“Through ‘Never Give Up’, we aim to encapsulate the indomitable spirit within us all. It’s a reminder to persevere despite the challenges and to hold onto hope in the darkest of times.”
In addition to the single, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions released an official music video for ‘Never Give Up’. You can view the video below or via their YouTube channel.
Find out more about Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions on their official website, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Spotify.
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