DRD Records is currently accepting submissions from artists of all genres. We are signing ten new artists in the next two year. Artists must be able to tour in support of any album release. To submit your music. Send your contact information, music, videos, along with an EPK to [email protected] We look forward to hearing your music.
DRD Records is currently accepting submissions from artists of all genres. We are signing ten new artists in the next two year. Artists must be able to tour in support of any album release. To submit your music. Send your contact information, music, videos, along with an EPK to [email protected] We look forward to hearing your music.
THE ME ME ME'S
From Portland, Oregon. The Me Me Me's is the solo project and new band from Don Rife (The Lead Singer / Drummer for the Legendary West Coast band Smoochknob). Rife recently lost his mother to cancer. He wrote the song "Goodbye Mom" (Below) right after her passing. Rife explained to Revolver Magazine "It was one the hardest thing I've ever had to do. My pain, dis-belief, sadness. I wanted to get it all down. I don't want that pain to ever be forgotten or lessened. I am proud of the song. It does what I intended. I can listen to it, and go back to that day she died, the exact moment, to the hour right after, to her funeral and beyond. The song is an official record of those moments and emotions, I can go back anytime I need to and be with her again. She died so unexpectedly. The last time I spoke to her, a few days before, if I had known, it would be the last time. My last moment with her. Ya, I would have stayed on the phone as long as possible. Instead, after exactly 3:19, I said I loved her and I had to go do whatever it was. To do what? I can't even remember now. Really the song should be called Three minutes, Nineteen seconds. I live each day now, scarred for the better, knowing, we are not guaranteed anything, except the moment we are in now. I think, knowing that has helped me be a better Father to my boys and a better husband to my wife. To take better care each moment, I get with them. No matter how small. It could be the last".
Even before his Mother passed, Rife's song writing had shifted a bit darker and towards self reflection. Rife explained, "My songs lately, seem to be filled with death and gloom. As I grow older, I seem to be maturing in my influences and what I want to do in my life. If you listen to When We Disappear (Below) for example, I wrote the song the day after a friend died, He had two younger kids. I started thinking about my own young boys, I mean Baby Hannibal is only 4. I realized they are not guaranteed me being around for them forever. It could all be taken away in a moment. The song and video is sad, as Death takes life away. But, in the end, I'm trying to show that there is a beauty in Death and for my kids to know, everything is going to be alright. That none of us get to stay forever. Embrace it when It comes.
Look for The Me Me Me's new album "I Like Turtles" in Fall of 2022.
Even before his Mother passed, Rife's song writing had shifted a bit darker and towards self reflection. Rife explained, "My songs lately, seem to be filled with death and gloom. As I grow older, I seem to be maturing in my influences and what I want to do in my life. If you listen to When We Disappear (Below) for example, I wrote the song the day after a friend died, He had two younger kids. I started thinking about my own young boys, I mean Baby Hannibal is only 4. I realized they are not guaranteed me being around for them forever. It could all be taken away in a moment. The song and video is sad, as Death takes life away. But, in the end, I'm trying to show that there is a beauty in Death and for my kids to know, everything is going to be alright. That none of us get to stay forever. Embrace it when It comes.
Look for The Me Me Me's new album "I Like Turtles" in Fall of 2022.
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THE AUTONOMICS
Originally from Bend, Oregon. The Autonomics moved to Portland Oregon in 2011,
In no time at all they established themselves as one of the heavy hitters not only
in the NW but Nationally and in Europe. With tons of raw kinetic energy at their live
shows and hit songs to boot. The Autonomics will be a force to be reckoned with in
the music industry.
In no time at all they established themselves as one of the heavy hitters not only
in the NW but Nationally and in Europe. With tons of raw kinetic energy at their live
shows and hit songs to boot. The Autonomics will be a force to be reckoned with in
the music industry.
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SMOOCHKNOB
Smoochknob has had a great run through out the years. From the early 2000's to present day, with regional and national college and mainstream radio airplay, they've enjoyed a long successful career. The SK live shows are filled to the gills with fans who sing along to every song. An almost cult like underground following. With Songs like Weirdo (2001 & 2013), Crank-O-American (2004), Erica 2008, Kung-Fu (2010), Goodbye (2012), Meet Me Half The Way (2015), She's so Ghetto (2016) and more, They've established themselves as a band who's music and epic live show memories will live on past their days. A career spanning 25 years and 8 albums released to date, is an impressive feat by any standard. Although SK is not touring as regularly as they used to. Expect new releases and shows in the not to distant future. Donnie, Javier, Pauly and Nik will, as the Smoochknob song Cream says "keep on rocking until we're dead"
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DENNIS LOWERY New Single "12 STEPS" out now.
Dennis is the welcome exception to the candy country of today. A solid throwback to the glory days
of classic C&W. Country music is supposed to be three chords and the truth. With Dennis there is a truth in his music that’s hard to ignore. A truth that pulls the listener in. We all need more truth in country music. Look for The new album from Dennis in Spring of 2023. |
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CRAZY LIKE ME
DRD Records newest band just signed to DRD Records. Crazy Like Me hails from Portland, Oregon. Tapping into ska, punk and pop rock genres, Crazy Like Me fuses infectious tunes that will have you singing along and pogoing like an imbecile. The 1st video / single off their com ing album is steadily gaining steam. Definately a band to look out for in 2014.
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ATLAS AND THE ASTRONAUT'S new video. "Enter the Sun Beast"
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IAN SCOTT'S DREAM ON Video. See it now
DRD Recording Artist IAN SCOTT's new EP will be out in December. Today we premier the 1st single from said EP "DREAM ON" The song was produced / written by Donnie Rife & Javier Canteras from DRD's very own Smoochknob. They discovered Ian singing lead vocals for Portland band Cellar Door. The EP features a pop dance side of Scott & showcases Ian's unique vocal talents. We are very excited to show the world what's next.
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Cellar Door
Portland Oregon's Cellar Door is a live show to see. Bringing grunge and pop influences together to melt into a sound that is hooky yet new and cutting edge.
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