Penny Rebels – “Bad Man”

Penny Rebels kick the doors open with their debut single “Bad Man”, and it’s a banger in the loudest, no-nonsense kind of way. The riffs don’t meander, they charge straight at you. It’s unapologetically blues rock with its boots on the table and a smirk on its face. You can hear the band’s love for vintage grooves, but they don’t sound stuck in the past. There’s a sharp modern energy pulsing through the whole thing.

The vocals? Gritty and lived-in, the kind that don’t need to scream to cut through, they carry that kind of rough charisma that gives the whole track its punch. I’m in love with the raw, sweat-soaked sound that makes you want to drive too fast or play it three times in a row before even thinking about what else is on your playlist. The groove? Locked in. The vibe? Straight-up rebel. You can tell these guys have been around instruments long enough to know exactly how to dial in that balance between rough and tight.

Also, props for the artwork, the faux mugshot shot with “BAD MAN” on the placard is bold, tongue-in-cheek, and fits the vibe like a glove. It’s not trying to be clever. If you’re into music that stomps instead of whispers, follow Penny Rebels online and keep an eye out for what else they’re throwing down in 2025.