 SAN FRANCISCO/MELBOURNE ALT-POP ARTIST & PRODUCERROHANRECKONS WITH A TOXIC LOVEON UNINHIBITED POP-PUNK-TINGED “FIZZY”OUT NOW–LISTEN & WATCH FEATURING DRUMS BY THOMAS PRIDGEN (THE MARS VOLTA, LIZZO, THUNDERCAT)  |
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| Melbourne/San Francisco alt-pop artist & producer ROHAN reckons with a reckless love as it finally fizzles out on the pop-punk-infused “Fizzy” out today with its matching visualizer. On his latest break-up anthem, loud and uninhibited, the artist captures the good, the bad, the calm and the messy of a relationship meeting its dramatic end. Blending pop-punk, alt-pop and R&B, “Fizzy” features drums by celebrated American drummer Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta, Lizzo, Thundercat), which came together during a late-night jam session in ROHAN’s Melbourne home studio. Reflecting on the track falling into place while working with Pridgen, the artist shares, “He landed on this drum groove that just snapped everything into place. I brought him into the studio to track the drums properly. His energy on it is wild—it brought the whole thing to life.” The track was partially engineered by Scott McDowell (Ty Segall, The Head And The Heart), mixed by Brian Cruz (Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, Giveon) and mastered by John Greenham (Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga). With a nostalgic undertone, “Fizzy” brings ROHAN back to his roots. Speaking on the track’s influences, ROHAN says, “The guitars and bass really draw from my punk-pop influences; Green Day, Skegss, Beach Goons and Beach Bunny. Being away from my band in California, I wanted it to feel like I was back in rehearsal, just jamming and letting it bleed.” Watch “Fizzy” (Official Visualizer) Working with director Mark Kohr (Green Day, Shakira, Alanis Morissette) was a dream come true for ROHAN. The musician shares, “The concept was simple: Thomas and I jamming in a bar, surrounded by empty wine bottles—a nod to the fights, the highs, the overindulgence. The feeling that something’s about to combust.” Last month, after receiving encouragement via TikTok from Beabadoobee, ROHAN shared the confessional “I Wish I Could Tell You” where he yearns for closure over a hooky guitar loop. Several tastemakers praised the track, including Unheard Gems, who wrote, “a refreshingly honest approach to bedroom pop..feels both familiar and uniquely his own.” Envi Media added, “Sepia toned distant love crooned from 2000s John Mayer, Gin Blossoms and 2020s keshi, and Dominic Fike.” On the visual, From The Intercom added, “The visuals match the raw sound of the song with cool tones and nostalgic cinematic views.” The track was added to Spotify’s Fresh Finds in Australia and New Zealand, and Apple Music’s heartache playlist.Watch “I Wish I Could Tell You” (Official Visualizer) | Listen ROHAN was raised by Indian parents between Australia and Singapore and was introduced to music through Australian Idol and Green Day’s American Idiot. After high school, he moved to California and attended Stanford to continue exploring his love for technology and music. Recently opening for Devon Again proved to be a cathartic moment as the pop artist was a shared love of ROHAN and his former love. Now, out of his own studio in San Francisco and pulling inspiration from Australian indie rock bands like Skeggs, 90s R&B like Lauryn Hill and contemporary pop artists like Dominic Fike, he’s ready to officially introduce himself with his own blend of Australian indie rock with R&B, electronic and folk influences that form his self-produced confessional alt-pop anthems. Earlier this year, ROHAN supported Chappell Roan’s favorite pop artist, Devon Again at her sold out San Francisco show. Unfiltered and fiery, ROHAN faces a romance that has finally fizzled out on “Fizzy” out now. Connect with ROHAN on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and stay tuned for much more to come from the rising artist. |