Rainbow Cobra released their third EP in March. With three fresh tunes, the band once again delivers a dynamic platter of Americana-tinged rock and roll, stated by the band as their most collaboratively written material to date. The EP’s title comes from vocalist-guitarist Oli Smith’s repeating line in the first track that he tried to write the song “55 Times.”
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Rainbow Cobra have released their sophomore EP. It’s four songs of Americana and country-tinged rock sensibilities that tackle lyrical themes of aimlessness, feeling stuck and running away. “Never Turning Back” spans almost seven minutes long, reflecting that the band isn’t afraid to get adventurous with broader storytelling and songwriting. With a penchant for gritty guitar solos and a strong yearning
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Bremen Cafe hosted a wonderful all-local bill on a rainy Sunday night this weekend – Pescatarian at Best, Bunk Bed, and Rainbow Cobra. Pescatarian At Best comprises of vocalist Benton Belzer, guitarists Mason West and Courtney Martel, bassist Liz Adkins, and drummer Nikki Nelson. Their unique indie pop sound has been described as “funk-adjacent post-punk.” Sunday’s show was missing Belzer
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Rainbow Cobra is a new rock band to look out for, incorporating country and folk sensibilities into their warm sound. Their debut EP is out and it’s three songs that yearn for change and for something good to happen after putting yourself through hell. With rugged honesty about seeking a better place, Rainbow Cobra let out a cry with “Falcon
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The Cooperage hosted their third edition of their Midwest Music Showcase series on Thursday night. We talked to indie pop acts Barf Lord and Kat and the Hurricane; also on the bill were experimental-noise rockers Spoy and Stephanie Glyzewski of alternative rock band LO/ST. Barf Lord is the brainchild of Carter Voras. This was his first show with the full
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