Promise Me This | “Thunderdome,” Turning It Up
Promise Me This brings a flash of emo rock and pop punk to Rap Fiesta‘s platform with their latest single, “Thunderdome.” The two-and-a-half-minute track observes the band taking a trip down memory lane, reflecting on life growing up in a small town. From start to finish, Promise Me This delivers an electric chorus, energetic verses, and a powerful rhythm. Trust us, you don’t wanna pass up on this band.
Promise Me This is a collective based in Los Angeles, California. However, members of the band grew up all around the country. For instance, The band’s guitarist is from Maryland, the drummer is from Nebraska, and the singer and bassist are from other cities in California.
The group has been making music together since 2019. After months of solidifying a lineup, Promise Me This rebranded itself and performed their first show together at Chain Reaction in Anaheim this past summer. Although they have only been a band for a little over a year, the band’s chemistry is electric. And they will positively flood your ears with punk rock energy you didn’t know you needed.
Promise Me This is about committing to being true to yourself in everything you do, being genuine and undeniable, Promise Me This, regarding the origin of the band’s stage name.
“Thunderdome” gradually eases you into what ends up being a dynamic beat. A soft guitar melody is layered with what sounds like crashing waves. Then, the beat really picks up. A flood of punk rock elements packs a powerful punch and bursts its way through the speakers.
The band’s singer, Bryce, is all too captivating, delivering verses with a classic emo-rock cadence. The immense emotion poured into every bar stirs within you and allows “Thunderdome” to be all you can focus on while it’s playing.
“Thunderdome” was inspired by one of the band members taking “a trip down memory lane.” Growing up in a small town, he felt the only way to escape his problems was by moving away.
I realized that no one will solve your problems for you. You have to take life by the reigns and make things happen for yourself, Promise Me This.
Overall, “Thunderdome” is a punk rock track you didn’t know you needed in your mix. The intense flood of energy provided by the drums, guitar, bass, AND vocals make for something incredibly special. And turning up the volume only makes “Thunderdome” better.
Life is too short to put ourselves in a box. We need to express ourselves, Promise Me This.
Make sure you follow Promise Me This on Instagram because the band is making some major moves in the upcoming months. For example, the group is currently working on a music video for “Thunderdome.” Also, Promise Me This plans to release more music and perform live in the upcoming months!
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