Radkey at the Observatory May 24
Radkey is a self-taught punk band from St. Joseph, Missouri, consisting of three brothers, Dee, Isaiah and Solomon. They’re taking the music scene by storm especially after performing at SXSW this year. Radkey are touring this month alongside Blood Red Shoes with a show at The Observatory in Santa Ana on Sat, May 24.
They describe their music as Grunk Rock — Garage Rock with Punk elements to it with influences like Nirvana, Ramones, and Weezer. They released their new Devil Fruit EP last year and just last month released their new single “Feed My Brain,” which Isaiah states is one of their strongest songs yet.
The OC Concert Guide recently spoke with Radkey and asked them a few questions about their new album and life on the road.
OCCG: What/who influenced you guys to start up the band?
Radkey: Bands like Nirvana, Ramones and Led Zeppelin were huge reasons.
OCCG: Since all three of you are brothers were there ever any disagreements while making your EP?
Radkey: Not really. We’re usually pretty much on the same page musically.
OCCG: What drove you to pick “Feed My Brain” as your single apart from your other songs on the EP?
Radkey: We definitely feel like it’s one of the strongest songs that we’ve ever written. So it was a pretty easy decision to go with that one.
OCCG: How would you describe your music/style to someone who has never heard your songs? What artists/bands would you compare your music to?
Radkey: It’s like Garage Rock with Punk elements. We like to call it Grunk Rock. Maybe something like Ramones and stuff.
OCCG: Individually and as a band who are your biggest music influences?
Radkey: We all have quite a few of the same. Like Nirvana, Weezer, The Who, The Beatles, Pixies, Local H and all kinda of other stuff.
OCCG: How excited are you to be headlining your own tour? And to be playing in Southern California in some amazing venues?
Radkey: We’re really stoked about it. It’s really great to be back out on the road again.
OCCG: What song do you guys enjoy playing live as a band and individually?
Radkey: Our favorite song to play live is actually a brand new song. Currently untitled.
OCCG: What are some pre-show warm-ups that you guys enjoy doing?
Radkey: Haribo Gummy Bears. Any time that we can!