Rock is Dead by Kevin the Persian: Review

by Gabe Finch October 10, 2022

October 10, 2022

With the evolution of music, it’s the era of fusing many genres together. While a lot of listeners enjoy the change in this landscape, the OG fans may get nostalgic. Following this, today’s question “Is Rock Dead?” gets answered by Kevin the Persian in his song “Rock is Dead,” the first drop from his upcoming album “Southern Dissonance.”

The artist draws his own connection to rock, celebrating its roots within the chorus of the track. Kevin proves his dedication to the genre through his songcraft and genuine performance, ruled by heavy guitar work and elevated vocals that’ll take listeners to new heights. You’ll be instantly pulled by the heavy bass line, crushing guitar riffs, and an interesting progression of the drum work. Kevin does a wonderful job of hooking his listeners, creating a groove by changing up the intensity of his delivery. The track progresses to a subdued tune in its later half, but then gradually transitions to familiar rock melodies from the beginning. Building up the energy, the singer leads you to an absolute banger of a solo which shows off his proud guitar skills! Until the very last second, the song creates a compelling narrative with a high level of rock dynamics which demands a replay.

If you want to catch Kevin’s tribute to rock and find a ray of hope for the genre, be sure to stream “Rock is Dead” and tap into his wildest rock spirits to awaken yourself into a powerful new era.