#kenyanrocker
2013 was what I can call a sweet year for Kenyan rock. I had
the privilege of attending Oktoberfest and seeing the enthusiasm of diehard
rockers.
2014 is here with us and already on February, The Claymore
Project Band had a rare privilege of appearing on Citizen Television. They treated
us to a number of their soon to be released album.
With the year already rolled out; many heroes of the rock
scene have made some big decisions. Some have quit; some have put down the
strings and sticks to go into production; while yet others have moved from one
band to another.
But for me; tracing some highlights of 2013 only gives a
glimpse into what lies ahead for the remaining acts.
The Claymore project landed an interview
on NTV’S
#THE TREND and after released their first single; ‘we are the night’.
Mortal Soul released their debut EP and video of one of their
songs- “solace.” LYT’S long awaited EP-“challenge Accepted” was also
released. It holds several gallons of brutal metal juice.
Hard rockers, Parking Lot Grass took Kenyan rock
into uncharted territory. They became the first Kenyan rock band to play in
Europe.
Seeing rock bands get featured on major TV stations such as
NTV and Citizen; was massive. #THE TREND; a highly followed evening show,
provided that much needed platform to highlight Kenyan rock music- and what
followed, fans online tripling.
This is the perfect time for us as writers and media to jump
into this rock sensation. Given the flurry of interest the scene is getting
both in and outside Kenya, I can only hope my kind words will get me free
tickets when our bands start playing at bigger shows like Rift Valley Festival
and Blankets and Wine; writes rock head Sam Kiranga for Nation newspaper’s
Zuqka.
By Embukane Vincent Libosso- inspired by rockhead Sam Kiranga aka
@spyderhead. Join the conversation on Facebook- Kenya Rock Fans.
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