New Single! Ruled By The Rich

In a world marked by growing disparities and a sense of injustice, there emerges a powerful voice that refuses to remain silent. Dazzle Rebel’s “Ruled by the Rich” is an electrifying new song that embodies the spirit of rebellion and serves as a rallying cry against the oppressive grip of the ruling elite. With pulsating bass guitar and thought-provoking lyrics, this anthem ignites the fire of defiance within us all.

The song is a testament to the power of music as a medium for social change. Its core message resonates deeply with those of us not blessed with billion-dollar wealth, capturing the shared frustration of the masses who feel marginalized and controlled by an entrenched few. It paints a vivid picture of a world where wealth and influence dictate the rules, leaving the rest of society to suffer the consequences.

From the very first note, “Ruled by the Rich” sets the stage for a sonic revolution. The music swells with an intensity that mirrors the emotions of the disenfranchised, empowering listeners to embrace their inner rebels. The driving rhythm section creates an infectious energy that propels the song forward, while the searing guitars and anthemic chorus ignite a sense of unity and defiance.

At the heart of “Ruled by the Rich” lies its cutting-edge lyrics, which serve as a scathing critique of the ruling elite and their grip on power. With a blend of poetic imagery and hard-hitting truths, the words encapsulate the frustrations of a generation yearning for change. The song exposes the stark realities of income inequality, corruption, and the systematic oppression that permeates society.

As listeners delve into the lyrics, they will find themselves confronted by the stark dichotomy of privilege and struggle, prompting them to question the status quo and demand accountability. “Ruled by the Rich” inspires individuals to rise above their circumstances and join together in a collective pursuit of justice and equality. It instils a belief that change is not only possible but necessary.

With its compelling melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and a message that resonates with the times we live in, “Ruled by the Rich” transcends the boundaries of music to become a powerful social commentary. It reminds us that the power to challenge and dismantle the systems of oppression lies within each and every one of us. It is a call to action, urging listeners to stand united and reclaim their voices in the face of inequality.

In a world where the ruling elite seems untouchable, “Ruled by the Rich” is a reminder that music has the power to bridge divides, inspire collective action, and pave the way for a brighter future. As the song blares through speakers and echoes in the hearts of its listeners, it sparks a flame of rebellion, kindling hope for a world where power is held by the many, not just the few.

Join Dazzle Rebel on this extraordinary musical journey and let “Ruled by the Rich” be the anthem that galvanises the generations to rise up against the injustices that bind us. Together, we can challenge the status quo and build a world that is truly ruled by compassion, equality, and the power of the people.

Ruled by the Rich (Radio Edit) is out now on all major platforms or purchase now on Bandcamp.

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Featured on 6 Music

How would you like to listen to Featured on 6 Music?

Have you ever worked on something for so long but never quite nailed it? Well, if truth be told, that’s how I’ve felt about producing my own music. Well, I don’t feel that way anymore. I don’t know why, but something just clicked with this song.

Initially, I started writing this song as a bit of an exercise in forcing myself out of my comfort zone. I wanted to try something different. I never expected it to come as easily as it did, the music and lyrics just flowed from me. Mixing it was a breeze too and I have to say that it’s my best mix to date. As I said, something just clicked!

I wrote the song as a tirade against the desire for instant fame and the willingness to sacrifice yourself in pursuit of it. The music business has been gamified. Life has been gamified. Life is short and it’s causing us to live like mayflies, caught in a digital landslide, escaping from reality as our lives pass us by. I for one am sick of being a slave to my screen.

If you enjoyed this song, please find me on socials and say hello! I love hearing from you and building a community around Fringe Rock music.

lyrics

LYRICS:

They say sharing is caring
They say the system is broke
They don’t care what you’re airing
They just care that it’s woke
They don’t want what you’re dealing
They don’t care if it’s fresh
They don’t want what you’re feeling
They just want your flesh
Just want your flesh

They don’t care where you come from
They don’t care who you are
They don’t care if you’re spending
All day in a spar
Treat people like people
Not like cogs in the clock
We’re all climbing the same hill
But I just wanna rock

This won’t be featured on 6 Music
No

Nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah

I say sharing is caring
I say the system is broke
I don’t care what you’re airing
I don’t care if it’s woke
I don’t want what you’re dealing
I don’t care if it’s flash
I don’t want what you’re feeling
I just wanna thrash

They gamified music
And they gamified life
SubmitHub and TikTok
Live like a mayfly
This isn’t a real life
It’s all fantasy
In a digital landslide
Escape reality

I’m still not featured on 6 Music
No

Nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah

I’m still not featured on 6 Music

credits

released May 17, 2023
CREDITS:
Music and lyrics by Darren John Loczy
Performed by Dazzle Rebel
Produced by Dazzle Rebel/Darren John Loczy
Mixed by Dazzle Rebel/Darren John Loczy
Recorded at The Attic 55 Studio, Nottingham, England

It’s Fringe Rock and I Like It

To celebrate the official release of my new single ‘Let Me In’ I have updated my Fringe Rock playlist with some awesome tracks from Confyde, Billy Nomates, DEADLETTER, The Rebel Yell$, You Want Fox, Kelsey Cork and the Swigs, Pricey (ex The Chats), Amyl and the Sniffers, Surfbort, Hoon, The City Kids, The Wristslitters, Mortimer Nyx, Verity White, Inward Strange, Maggie Foley, deep tan and loads more!

So, if you fancy a change from the generic rock music you’ll hear on the radio this afternoon, stick on Spotify and download this playlist.

Let Me In – No, it’s not a song about Boris and the Tory leadership power struggle!

My latest single “Let Me In” drops one week today. With a title like “Let Me In” I have been asked by those who are yet to hear it if it’s a song about Boris Johnson and the Tory leadership? Well, I’m sorry to disappoint anyone but no it’s not. If I could have predicted what would be happening in British politics right now then I’d have put some bets on at the bookies but alas, I am not clairvoyant.

The track is subtly political though as it’s a darkly humorous song that hints at how justice is never fulfilled when you enter into a perpetual cycle of violence (sound familiar)? The lyrics are of a narrative nature that follows a criminal and his search to silence a witness to one of his crimes. With an ominous bassline and deadpan vocals, the verse sets the mood for a chorus filled with a crescendo of craziness as the narrator descends into paranoia.

Click to pre-save!

Let Me In releases everywhere on 22nd July and you can pre-save it using the link below.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Dazzle Rebel

This Darkly Humorous Song Will Leave You Unnerved!

My latest release, ‘Let Me In’ is a darkly humorous song that follows a criminal and his search to silence a witness to one of his crimes. Behind the dark satire, the song hints at how justice is never fulfilled when you enter into a perpetual cycle of violence. With an ominous bassline and deadpan vocals, the verse sets the mood for a chorus filled with a crescendo of craziness as the narrator descends into paranoia.

The song is due for general release on all major streaming platforms on 22nd July. However, you can listen and download it for FREE right now on my Bandcamp page!

Roadkill – New Music Friday

Although this week has been quite a quiet one as far as me listening to new music goes, this track certainly ain’t, quiet that is.

I first became aware of the awesome band that is Starcrawler towards the end of last year and I’ve been really enjoying listening to them. When they dropped this track a couple of weeks ago I was there like a shot and was probably one of the first members of Joe Public to hear it. Since then I’ve listened to it several times a day, not least because I’ve added it to my Summer Hot Rocks playlist.

In typical Starcrawler fashion, it’s a gnarly glam rocker with all the grit and dirt that we’ve come to expect from this band. I love the very pink music video which features a cameo from Jackass’s Steve-O.

What have you been listening to lately? Drop me a line with any hot tips!

Dazzle Rebel

This Fringe Rock Song Will Have You Dancin’ In Your Speedos! – New Music Friday

New Single, Cookin’ in the Sun – Out Now!

13th May 2022

Cookin’ in the Sun” is available on all major platforms.

Hey! My brand new single, Cookin’ in the Sun is out today! I had so much fun writing, recording and producing this track. In true Fringe Rock, DIY fashion I did everything on this release myself. Everything to do with the music right through to the artwork was done by my own hands.

I even made my directorial debut when making the music video. I mean, technically I suppose every music video I’ve produced was directed by myself but this is the first one where I was directing other people. Speaking of whom, a huge thank you to the great sports that gave up their Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon to be filmed doing crazy things in front of a camera.

So here’s a big shout out to Jason for letting us film in the upstairs function room at Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Nottingham. Of course, I need to acknowledge “the girls” Lisa, Celina and Gemma. Adi and Ali for the shots they took on holiday and Gill for taking some awesome stills.

Here’s the video, which will premiere at 8pm GMT, so if it’s not there yet you can click to set a reminder and be one of the first to see it!

The song is me riffing on a story of how I ended up with major sunburn and a swollen face on my wedding day. It’s also a farcical take on how we Brits are never satisfied with the weather. It’s either too cold, too wet or too hot! There is also a subtle nod to the fact that we’re finally seeing the negative effects of climate change in action. I mean, you’d be a blithering idiot not to recognise what’s going on in the world but I’ve already hit that subject matter pretty hard in the past. Twice in fact; with This Burning Town and Four Horsemen from The Attic Transmission. Songs that I wrote way back in the 00s. Will we ever learn?

Anyway, if you want to hear more about the story behind this song I’ll be going into more detail in a later post. To make sure you never miss a post, enter your email below and subscribe. Posts will be sent direct to your inbox and I’ll never sell off your info or spam you. I hate spam, it’s not effective and it’s very annoying so I’d never do that to you either!

In the meantime why not give the song a listen on your streaming service of choice. If you like it then I’d sure appreciate if you’d save it or even add it to one of your playlists? Maybe even download it FOR FREE on my Bandcamp page, so that you can keep it forever?

Regardless, thank you for supporting independent music and have a great weekend!

Dazzle Rebel

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Man Up! – New Music Friday

About a month ago I was involved in an interesting music project that targets toxic masculinity. Although the part I played was very small, the message is an important one.

At the beginning of April, I took my first trip to a proper music studio in over a decade. I was already a little nervous and thinking back to how long it had been since I was in a pro studio didn’t make my anxiety any easier.

Luckily the project was for Confyde, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Martin Jackson, who just happens to be a really nice guy. Labyrinth studios, where the session was being held is run by a couple of really nice guys too, so my nerves were quickly eased.

My task for the day was to sing with a group of other guys who had been recruited for the same goal; to create an epic vocal crescendo for the end of Confyde’s new single “Man Down”. It’s been a long time since I’ve had to sing in a group like that. In fact, even though I’ve sung in professional studios before, I’d not sung in a group like that since I was at school back in the 90s!

I won’t go into the process any further, that would be for Martin to divulge if he’s so inclined. What I will do is introduce to you my New Music Friday pick of the week, which (drum roll please) is of course Man Down by Confyde.

Wow, what an epic track! I am so pleased to have been part of it, even if it was a very small part indeed. The song is out today (May 6th) on all major platforms but I’d head over to Confyde’s Bandcamp page and buy the digital download first.

My second track featured this week is this raucous number from The City Kids, It Should Have Been You. The music video can be found below but it won’t be available on Spotify until 13th May.

The track is from their upcoming album “Filth” and shows that their songwriting confidence is growing. Frontman JJ is also growing in confidence as a singer and it really shows on this track. It must also be mentioned that, as a bass player myself, I fully endorse Berty’s crunchy outro riff.

Finally, the wonderful Aussie group The Chats dropped this glorious 2-minute Pub-Punk ode to a classic muscle car. I love this band’s enthusiasm and spirit. They’ve got no fucks to give and there’s a lot to be said for that kind of attitude.

The tracks featured have been added to my Fringe Rock playlist (below). Why not give it a listen (save and share if you enjoy it) and then add these tracks to one of your own playlists? Every such action goes towards these artists being picked up by the Spotify algorithm so they reach more people.

That’s all for New Music Friday this week. Next week, well next week I’ll be banging my own drum as I bring you my new single “Cookin’ in the Sun” – (Which you can pre-save here)!

Please have an awesome weekend!

Dazzle Rebel

New Single: Cookin’ in the Sun, coming 13th May!

PRESS RELEASE

29th April 2022

Dazzle Rebel announces a brand new summer single that will have you sizzling in your speedos!

Cookin’ in the Sun” releases on all major platforms on 13th May 2022.

Fringe Rock songsmith Dazzle Rebel strikes a match and turns the hob up to nuclear fusion with his latest, irreverent post-punk rocker. If you’re looking for even more heat this summer, simply put on this track for an instant blast of feelgood radiation. You’ll be dancing around in your speedos and like it’s 1994.

Riffing on a story of how he ended up with major sunburn and a swollen face for his wedding day, Dazzle Rebel brings his quirky A-game for his summer Post-Punk smash n’ grab, Cookin’ in the Sun. With a grumbling of 80s New Wave angst and a healthy dose of 90s feel-good Alt-Rock sunshine, the main melody is indicative of those halcyon days of youthful abandon. Meanwhile, the lyrics paint a fun tale of spending too long in the sunshine and suffering for it. Cookin’ in the Sun is a fun Post-Punk/Alt-Rock sunkissed romp that grabs your attention with a catchy hook and a 2-minute runtime.

Cookin’ in the Sun will be released on all major platforms on Friday 13th May 2022. There will be two versions, the standard version with explicit lyrics and the Radio Edit that includes a karaoke version as a B-Side!

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