When you mention rock music in the +254,\u00a0 one might think that the scene is largely non-existent.<\/p>\n
But that is not the case.<\/p>\n
You would be surprised to know there are regular sessions of moshing, head-banging and guttural howls as local rock bands host events for Kenyans to rock out. The Kenyan music industry is very diverse, and now the rock music scene is growing at an unbelievable rate.<\/p>\n
Very few radio and TV stations play rock music frequently. This is because rock music has for a long time been thought of as a \u2018foreign\u2019 genre of music. But that thought is steadily changing because the following rock bands are taking advantage of that diversity. From large international concerts to local openings, there are rockers representing Kenya and therefore, deserve your attention.<\/p>\n
Here are 6 local rock bands to look out for: She\u2019s a great vocalist and a total badass when it comes to lyrical flow. From great singles like “My Strength”, “The Hate Song”, “Remember Me” and the most recent “Habits”, she promises to be a vicious adventurer daring into fields other female artists would think twice before entering. Rish has done huge shows in foreign countries including Germany and Angola and her music and style still reign.<\/p>\n https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/rishkenya\/my-strength<\/p>\n 2. Parking Lot Grass(PLG)<\/strong> 3. 20 More Days<\/strong>
\n1. RISH<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPLG \u2013 a boy band consisting of five dudes- began their musical journey back in 2010 and have had continuous successes since then. They have released several albums with the most recent being the 2017\u2019s \u2018Tusk at Hand\u2019. Their popular hit songs include Etched on my Heart, Shimo Mfukoni, and Speed-Chaser-which addresses corruption- among others.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s the newest Kenya alternative pop\/rock band and their goodness in explained in the way the band talks about real issues a Nairobian can relate to. They kicked off their music in 2015 but perhaps what shot them in the spotlight is their 2017\u2019s \u2018Maisha\/About the Money\u2019 hit. The band is quickly rising with new singles including \u2018Chepchumba\u2019, \u2018Nairobi\u2019, \u2018That kind of love\u2019 and \u2018Nikiteleza\u2019<\/p>\n