Des Rocs

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Des Rocs
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Background information
Birth nameDaniel Rocco
OriginNew York City
Genres
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websitedesrocs.com

Des Rocs is an American rock artist from New York, New York. Des Rocs is a solo project produced and led by New York native Daniel Rocco. When touring Rocco is joined by his long time friends and bandmates, William Tully and Eric Mendelsohn.[1][2][3]

Des Rocs has toured with rock bands such as Muse, The Rolling Stones, and The Struts.[4][5][6] Influences for Rocco include Muse, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Roy Orbison, Kanye West, and Queen, though Rocco's focus is individuality and sounding unlike other rock artists.[4][7][8][9]

History[]

Des Rocs performing live at The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts on January 19, 2020

Origins and EPs (2018–2020)[]

Rocco began performing in bars and basements from as early as 13 years old.[10][11] Before starting Des Rocs, he had performed in the band Secret Weapons, which had opened for bands such as Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer.[6] Secret Weapons eventually went on permanent hiatus after bandmate Gerry Lang's health deteriorated with Lyme disease.[12] He released his first EP, Let The Vultures In, in November 2018.

Alive tour and A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place (2021)[]

In the spring of 2021, Des Rocs announced the Alive tour, and a virtual livestream concert (also called the "Des Rocs Alive Virtual Concert".) Kicking off in the Fall of 2021, the tour will span 20+ cities across the United States, ending in the New York City's Bowery Ballroom.[13] During the virtual concert, which was the first live playthrough of This is Our Life, Des Rocs culminated with the track "Tick" from his yet-to-be-announced album. The track's lyrics also hinted at the title of the new album, A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place.

The album title and tracklist would be announced on July 30, 2021, coinciding with the release of the album's first single, "MMC" (Mickey Mouse Club).[14] Des Rocs would release two more singles before the album's debut: "Imaginary Friends" and "Hanging by a Thread".

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of studio albums, with release date, label and selected chart positions shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US
Rock
A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place — —

EPs[]

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Let The Vultures In
  • Released: November 2, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Martyr Parade
  • Released: November 2, 2019
  • Label: Lowly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
This Is Our Life

Singles[]

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Alt. 		US
Main.
"Used to the Darkness" 2018 — — Let The Vultures In
"Let Me Live / Let Me Die" — —
"Maybe, I" — —
"Outta My Mind" 2019 — — Martyr Parade
"Dead Ringer" — —
"SLO" — —
"This Is Our Life" 2020 36[15] 23[16] This Is Our Life
"Nothing Personal" — —
"Wayne" — — Non-album single
"I Know" — —
"MMC" 2021 — — A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place
"Imaginary Friends" — —
"Hanging by a Thread" — —

Music Videos[]

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Year Title Producer Director Ref.
2018 "HVY MTL DRMR (Official Visual Experience" Kristjan Thor [17]
2020 "Wayne (Official Video Experience)" Des Rocs [18]
"I Know" Des Rocs [19]
"This Is Our Life" Dreambear Rock & Egg [20]
"Nothing Personal (Official Video Experience) [21]
"POS (Official Video Experience)" [22]
"Suicide Romantics (Official Video Experience)" [23]
"Pieces (Official Video Experience)" [24]
2021 "Pieces (Official Music Video)" [25]
"MMC" Bobby Hanaford [26]
"Ruby with the Sharpest Lies (Official Music Video)" [27]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bio". Des Rocs. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  2. ^ Serra, Maria (July 30, 2021). "Des Rocs releases fierce single "MMC" and talks about his debut LP". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  3. ^ "Des Rocs in Studio Z". 93.3 WMMR. April 12, 2021. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Des Rocs is Hell-bent on Resuscitating Rock N' Roll". American Songwriter. August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  5. ^ "LIer to open for Rolling Stones on stadium tour". Newsday. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "A Conversation About the Power of Music With Des Rocs". www.psychologytoday.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "Interview: Incendiary US artist Des Rocs - "I'm going to change rock music forever!"". www.xsnoize.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  8. ^ "Des Rocs talks musical heroes and his latest EP, This Is Our Life". Wonderland. December 11, 2020. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "Who TF is Des Rocs?". Clout. August 3, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  10. ^ Childers, Chad (May 18, 2021). "Des Rocs Announces First Headline Tour This Fall". Loudwire. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  11. ^ Childers, Chad (August 21, 2019). "Des Rocs Is Pushing Boundaries to Modernize Rock and Roll". Loudwire. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  12. ^ Gamboa, Glenn (February 22, 2019). "LI Sound: Secret Weapons' Rocco now Des Rocs". Newsday. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  13. ^ Millar, Mark (June 8, 2021). "DES ROCS announces worldwide livestream event". XSNoize. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  14. ^ Kaufman, Spencer. "Des Rocs Announces Debut Album, Unleashes Anthemic New Single "MMC": Stream". Consequence Heavy. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  15. ^ www.racpro.com https://www.racpro.com/grid.php?pid=4&sid=80954&type=md&nossl=1. Retrieved September 29, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. ^ www.racpro.com https://www.racpro.com/grid.php?pid=4&sid=80954&type=ms&nossl=1. Retrieved September 29, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ^ Des Rocs - Ruby with the Sharpest Lies (Official Music Video), retrieved October 29, 2021
  18. ^ Des Rocs - Wayne (Official Video Experience), archived from the original on May 4, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  19. ^ Des Rocs - I Know (Official Music Video), archived from the original on August 4, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  20. ^ Des Rocs - This is Our Life (Official Music Video), archived from the original on July 30, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  21. ^ Des Rocs - Nothing Personal (Official Video Experience), archived from the original on August 4, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  22. ^ Des Rocs - POS (Official Video Experience), archived from the original on July 30, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  23. ^ Des Rocs - Suicide Romantics (Official Video Experience), archived from the original on July 31, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  24. ^ Des Rocs - Pieces (Official Video Experience), archived from the original on July 31, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  25. ^ Des Rocs - Pieces (Official Music Video), archived from the original on July 31, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  26. ^ Des Rocs - MMC (Official Music Video), archived from the original on July 31, 2021, retrieved July 30, 2021
  27. ^ Des Rocs - Ruby with the Sharpest Lies (Official Music Video), retrieved October 28, 2021

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