“Parasite” is the latest single by The Chris Ruben Band, a buzz-worthy, alternative rock/grunge/indie rock masterpiece. It kicks off in the vibe of distorted guitar riffs from the first bar of the intro, setting an ideal mood for that effervescent rock sound the band is known for. And, well, this first sequence serves just as a pinch of what to expect in terms of piercing energy in every bit of the song from there.
“Parasite” is the first single from “An Unbelievable Forever,” the band’s forthcoming sophomore album due out later this fall. Bursting with 16 new gut-wrenching songs, this first offering has all the makings of a frenetic and writhing tour de force. The song itself is a strangely nostalgic jam, destined to be a sing-along anthem at any party. If Mickey Mouse went on a speedball and was set loose in a community of kind, neighbourly people, it would be that terrifying sweet mix of terror and sweetness that ends up sticking in your mind.
Since forming in early 2015, The Chris Ruben Band has made a name for itself with raucous, high-octane live performances and anthemic crowd-pleasers. This sextet brings something individually unique to the table when it comes to a sound contribution for the band. Now, as the pages of 2024 unravel, they’re set to scale even greater heights with “An Incredible Forever.” “Parasite” makes a perfect release to introduce the sound.
The infectious hooks and electrifying instrumentation make one pay attention, demanding to be heard. “Parasite” is a melting pot of the personal, bold, and sure ’90s rock: high-spirited, rowdy, and raw. It spills nostalgia on top of anything modern in its energy, creating something that is both refreshingly new and comfortingly familiar. The track really encompasses that wild, unrestricted innovation, which now really makes it stand out in the heavy music scene.
With “Parasite,” The Chris Ruben Band are able to reveal their aptitude for creating music that is sonically retrospective yet quite progressive in its sense. This song has all the raw energy coupled with a catchy melody, going out to fans of all age genres. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an amazing musical journey.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.