Radkey - "Ready to Burn"

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Photo by Sarah Jaben

Hailing from Kansas City, Radkey have one of the more unique sounds out there today. The trio's latest single, "Ready to Burn," is rooted in punk, but it's almost too melodic for that label. Sure, the music has some of the dirtiest guitars out there, but there is a sheen that coats the entire song. There is an edge throughout, even though the song is bouncy and ridiculously fun. It's kind of like if early Weezer and Fountains of Wayne joined forces on a punk song. "Ready to Burn" is as catchy as it is heavy, and it's overflowing with both sides.

Radkey says of their latest single:

“We were thinking a lot about fun live songs for this record. We got the idea for this bouncy sing along type song about being a nostalgic nerd growing up on the road. Staying up watching movies, playing video games and writing about the things that we love. We got a lot of fun references in there. Pillars of Eternity covers our love for the Obsidian RPG games, Pokemon covers the old anime that we're always watching and even a reference to one of our favorite bands, Local H, where we use the words ‘Bound for the Floor.’” 

You can watch the video for "Ready to Burn" below. Bedroom Sand is due out July 14. For more on Radkey, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


June 12 - Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck

June 20 - Kansas City, MO - RINO Benefit Show

June 26 - Chicago, IL - Reggies

June 27 Rock Island, IL - RIBCO 

July 17 - Manhattan, KS - Summer in the Park

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