Prepare for a captivating musical voyage as POLSKY unveils their latest single, “Rainbow Road,” released on September 15, 2023. This track stands as a riveting addition to POLSKY’s impressive collection of celebrated singles, innovative remixes, and collaborative video endeavors. “Rainbow Road” is a glimpse into their highly charged debut LP, “Executive Functions,” which made its debut in July 2023 under the banner of Disruptive Element Music.
POLSKY, affectionately pronounced as ‘Pole-Sky,’ consists of three remarkable talents like Jake LeDrew, the Guitarist and Vocals extraordinaire, Nate Durazzo, a Guitarist and Vocalist with remarkable skills, and Billy Morrissey, the rhythmic heartbeat on Drums.
Their artistic journey traces back to early 2017, a time when their shared affinity for vivacious house parties eventually crystallized into the formation of this dynamic punk rock ensemble.
Drawing their creative energies from a kaleidoscope of sources, POLSKY’s musical canvas reverberates with echoes from eminent acts such as Alkaline Trio, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, and Pennywise. These influential forces have played an integral role in shaping POLSKY’s distinctive sonic character.
“Rainbow Road” thoughtfully explores the art of evading pain and the ceaseless pressures of contemporary life. It delves deep into personal experiences, navigating the intricate web of addiction and the intricate complexities of modern existence. With its infectious dance beats, synthesized rhythms, vivid horn embellishments, and intricate male/female harmonies, “Rainbow Road” encapsulates the vibrant spirit of Super Mario Kart mingling with the exuberance of Hacienda’s dancefloors.
“Executive Functions” defies conventional genre boundaries, amalgamating six decades of pop culture into a wholly distinctive musical offering. The LP explores a diverse range of themes, including corporate detachment, love in later years, prefrontal cortex function, video game addiction, and society’s insatiable appetite for clamoring louder than the rest. It’s a musical mosaic rich in indie, pop, rock, and electro sensibilities, adorned with infectious dancefloor anthems, compelling rhythms, astute social commentary, and introspective ballads.
Over the past year, POLSKY has ventured into a realm of collaboration with acclaimed video creators, top-tier remixers, major film syncs, and visionary tech designers. Esteemed blogs have extolled POLSKY’s innovative spirit, technical prowess, and pop sensibilities showcased through their theatrical performances.
Lead singer Kris Warren, the visionary behind the album, describes it as a response to the tumultuous events of recent times and the increasingly surreal nature of our world. The songs on “Executive Functions” provide a glimpse into Kris’s personal journey through human frailty and information overload, musically exploring the beauty, ugliness, thrills, and despair that modern life presents.
Kris Warren has boldly declared POLSKY a ‘Corporation,’ christening it “the first ambient post-post punk corporation in the world.” In his role as C.E.O., he carefully assembled an executive Board of Directors, including Senior Synth Architect Ben Warn (keyboards), Rhythm Logistics Engineer Alex Robertson (drums), and Low Frequency Systems Analyst Chris Norman (bass). With the board in full session, POLSKY is now focusing on their keynote product, “Executive Functions,” in collaboration with Disruptive Element Music.
Kris elaborates on this unique concept, saying, “In the chaos and upheaval of recent world events, finishing the songs of ‘Executive Functions’ left me exhausted; at the time with no gigs happening, I thought the songs were condemned to my hard drive forever. The idea came to form myself (and by extension the band) as a corporation, as a form of protection in an insane world! There are more subtle motivations but this is the core emotional truth – the songs of ‘Executive Functions’ are like faculties of one mind and the attempt to cope with the onslaught of modern living. Placing myself under protection as C.E.O. of a corporation enables me to roam freely as an artist.”
With “Rainbow Road” and the expansive musical tapestry of “Executive Functions,” POLSKY invites you on a mesmerizing journey through indie soundscapes. It’s not just music; it’s a vibrant symphony of sonic innovation and creative exploration, delivering a dose of thought-provoking music that promises to etch an enduring memory in your auditory senses.
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