Detroit’s Artificial Agent Release New Album, ‘Pop Culture Disruptor’
Artificial Agent is one of my favorite Detroit bands! These guys make a great, ’80s rock sound that’s updated to today. The band just released a new full-length album, “Pop Culture Disruptor.” By the way, if you’re in a local band and want airplay, email MCR@WRIF.com and if you want a write-up, email me at erickson@WRIF.com for coverage!
In a press release, the band states:
“Who usurped the king? Who toppled the crown from his head? Social climbers, elbow rub-bers, schmoozers & opportunists. But the pretender had no heart, only slick packaging…Now the rightful ruler has defiantly, and definitively spoken; and his mouthpiece is Artificial Agent! Taking aim at the bubblegum despot with their Pop Culture Disruptor, an angry and vengeful declaration of independence. The artful riffs and driving rhythms, captivate you. The relentless drum beats hunt you down, and trample you. Jagged and intense guitar solos make even the “air-guitarist’s” fingers bleed. The vocals throat-wrenching at times, like an angry prayer, yet vulnerable and contemplative: both sonnet and apocalypse. Trashy at times, Bratty at others, expect down-to-earth grass roots heavy metal rock-n-roll (wear your steel-toe boots while mowing). Surly and rebellious lyrics make this the score to your documentary of burning your boss in effigy!
Beating at 90 miles an hour, Artificial Agent’s heart of rusted metal hemorrhages oil and spews acrid fumes. Pop Culture Disruptor will hit you in the face like a tennis racquet strung with barbed-wire if you don’t bend the knee. Here’s Your Warning.”
Watch the lyrics video for a great track off the set, “Down and Out,” below! “Pop Culture Disruptor” is available on all streaming platforms. The band features Derek Jendza, Mike Elgert, Brad Jendza and Karl Crafton.