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“Rock and Roll Show” comes across as a love song for a significant other, initially at least, someone who has been there for you through the good times and the bad, that supportive, powerful, constant force in your life. And that may be true, but it is only part of the story. Look at the song from another angle, and you will find another meaning at work. The thing being celebrated here is rock and roll itself, that other powerful constant force in your life.

And what better way to pay tribute to that genre, that scene, that style, that…well, that iconic sound, than with a song that draws on everything that makes it such a timeless and tireless force.

Rock and roll reached a near-perfect form a long time ago, and all La Need Machine has to do is take all those key ingredients – driving beats, searing guitars, pulsing basslines, and anthemic, sing-along vocals – and prime and polish them for today’s audience. And that is just what they do here…and do it brilliantly.

“Rock and Roll Show” is a self-fulfilling prophecy—a song fashioned out of the very things it celebrates, in doing so, adding one more vital piece to the genre’s collective identity. https://bigtakeover.com/recordings/la-need-machine-rock-and-roll-show-lead-backed-vinyl-music?fbclid=IwY2xjawN7nTtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQMFNzTWJXTUhRY2xSRExmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn4vNK7TRPnHQ_wkUrxjMz5m5RPyRKQJQlO2URWxQA8KsfUSmF02Z2_RTKCH_aem_kyj8OwlizY0AVq1LXLvpoQ

 Since landed on Seattle’s music scene in 2020, La Need Machine has become one of the Pacific Northwest’s most compelling new bands. Genre boundaries mean little to them; instead, they blend indie pop, alternative country, classic rock, Americana and melodic punk into something entirely their own. 

 While many bands might find comfort in a formula, La Need Machine has made constant development their trademark. Their 2023 single “I Wish I Could Fly” marked a breakout moment, racking up over half a million streams and spreading their sound far beyond the Seattle scene. This year, the release of their full-length album Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour!, offered arguably their most complete artistic statement to date. With each release, La Need Machine manages to make music that’s not only technically accomplished but emotionally generous, taking listeners into a space that feels both profound and celebratory. 

 Now, the band continues their forward momentum with their recent single titled “Rock and Roll Show,” a bright, infectious ode to the very music that inspires them. Equal parts pop anthem and indie rock celebration, it’s a track bursting with energy and built around an instantly catchy chorus. The clever lyricism offers a double meaning, at first a love song to a partner, but on closer listen, a declaration of devotion to rock and roll itself.  

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There’s no hesitation, no slow build. Instead, it jumps straight into an anthemic pulse that glows with energy and swagger.

The rhythm section commands attention. The kick lands with authority, and the snare cracks like a flag snapping in the wind — strong, heavy, and precise. The guitars follow suit with electrified grit, creating that huge, arena-ready tone. Although the instrumental is intense, it never loses discipline, and each part holds shape even when the chorus lifts off.

But the real star here is the vocal delivery. The singer belts with commitment and grit, giving the track its emotional spark. The phrasing leans into passion, and each line feels like a personal declaration. Moreover, there’s a warm defiance in the timbre, a quality that makes you want to raise your voice right alongside it. You can picture crowds shouting back, fists up, heads tilted toward the sky.    

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 Our obsession with La Need Machine seems to grow with every listen! Having featured a slew of their recent releases, we couldn’t wait to immerse ourselves in the band’s universe once more with their single, Rock and Roll Show.

Drawing us in with a fierce and assertive guitar soundscape with melodic depth, showcasing the instrumental mastery and dynamism we have learnt to expect from the band, La Need Machine open Rock and Roll Show with the situational lyrics, “When you saw me in lane, she said I looked sad, she had Ramones on her shirt, so I knew she was bad… Met her at a Rock and Roll Show…”

We are immediately enthralled with the narrative of the track and the charming relatability that oozes from the concept and delivery. We learn that Seattle’s La Need Machine designed the track to pay homage to both love energy, and the music that shaped them!

In essence, it is equal parts clever, heartfelt and infectious. Rock and Roll Show is also an important reminder of why the genre continues to endure. At first listen, Rock and Roll Show seems like just a tender ode to a romantic partner, but it also reveals a deeper metaphor because the beloved muse is rock and roll itself. It’s witty, brilliant and much needed in this day and age!

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 They don't make many songs like "Rock and Roll Show" anymore . Not because rock is dead—but because few dare to love it without cynicism. The Need Machine, however, don't give a damn. They turn the amp back on, put a beer on the edge of the cabinet, and replay the myth unfiltered: the myth of the pounding riff, the chorus that gets stuck in your head, the audience sweating under the spotlights. It's raw, it's generous, and it smells more like the stage than the studio.  

The track kicks off with the raw energy of a band that grew up in Seattle's rain-soaked garages. A guitar spits out a crisp, slap-like riff, the drums kick in, and everything else ignites. There's a slightly raspy quality to the vocals, a half-burned smile, reminiscent of 90s melodic punk—an echo of Social Distortion, The Clash, all that conviction-driven rock that wasn't afraid to sing about both rebellion and brotherhood.

But behind the tribute, La Need Machine injects a rare sincerity. You can feel that "Rock and Roll Show" isn't just a pose: it's a declaration of love. A way of saying that rock, before being a genre, is a way of being in the world—noisy, supportive, imperfect. The song is structured like an adrenaline rush: sharp verses, a flamboyant breakdown, then that chorus so simple, so obvious, that you find yourself singing along without even realizing it.

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 La Need Machine's new single, "Rock and Roll Show," is more than just a song; it's a love letter to rock and roll. This song is by the band and talks about how much they love music and what it does to them. It has their signature harmonies, clever wordplay and a beat that makes you want to dance.

"Rock and Roll Show," sounds like a happy song about someone you really like. But if you look more closely, you can see that the band made a smart choice. That reveal makes the song very special because it's a tribute to the music that has been a part of their lives and a friend who has always been there for them.

The song has fast beats and a hook that sticks, which gives it its rock rush. The band sounds happy and respectful of the music that made them who they are. You can hear it in every beat. The lyrics are very moving, and the music is very nice. It shows that La Need Machine can fight between the groove and the heart.

 "Rock and Roll Show" is very timely because it seems like we might be on the verge of a new rock revival. It reminds us of why we liked real feelings, guitars, and harmonies in the first place. La Need Machine isn't just a rock band; they live and breathe rock music and want everyone to join in. 

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 Originating in Seattle, there’s a spirited rock and roll sound heard on their new album Killer Instinct, which released in November and now has a music video for the song “Herculean Tasks,” which revolves around a somewhat suburbanized version of Alice In Wonderland. There’s Alice, of course but also The Mad Hatter and the Red Queen all playing their roles in quirky fashion, with a bit of VFX to make things surreal as well as humorous. https://rollingstoneindia.com/seattle-band-la-need-machine-herculean-tasks-video/

 La Need Machine is one of Washington’s most underrated rock n’ roll gems, and if you’re someone who likes to take pride in their knowledge of must-listen music in any genre, Killer Instinct is an LP you need to familiarize yourself with immediately. 

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 With Killer Instinct, La Need Machine serves up impressive rock and roll, full of oomph, contagious rhythms, and deluxe vocals. 

  Killer Instinct opens with “Herculean Tasks,” rolling out on pop-punk-lite guitars riding a tight rhythm as evocative vocals imbue the lyrics with intense, quixotic savors.      

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Tracks like “Negative,” “Hot Dog,” and “Herculean Tasks” don’t ask for us to sit down and pay attention to the aesthetical details they contain just to bask in the swell of ridiculous sonic virtuosity; they smash us in the face with adrenaline and affection for the standards hard rock’s elite used to hold on a universal level. They make me believe in this genre’s viability post-COVID, and I think I’m not the only one who will say so thanks to Killer Instinct.   

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Seattle’s La Need Machine are about to release their new album, Killer Instinct, this Friday, November 11th. In celebration of the release comes the title track “Killer Instinct” - a non-stop rocker that never lets its foot off the gas. It feels like it should be the theme song to an ’80s movie about a kid that comes back from rock bottom to win the tournament and their love interest. 

https://amplifymusicmag.com/premiere-la-need-machine-share-killer-instinct-ahead-of-their-album

 Just in time for Halloween, we’ve got Seattle band, La Need Machine, with the new single “Scary Voices,” and its accompanying music video. It’s got a cool Concrete Blonde-like vibe to it, as we follow the fictional main character in an unwritten horror movie. 

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Indie Shark https://indieshark.com/interviews/la-need-machine/

Skope Magazine

https://skopemag.com/2022/11/09/skopemag-qa-featuring-la-need-machine

From the Depths

https://www.ftdmusic.com/2022/02/interview-la-need-machine-2222.html

 While their punchy drumlines and ripping electric guitar leads keep them grounded to the rock n’ roll genre, La Need Machine's lyrics and inspiration come from an ethical place that seek to help their community through monetary donation accumulated from their streaming revenue.

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 It’s hard just making a name for yourself in music today, let alone getting to the level a lot of the legends you look up to rest upon, but that isn’t stopping La Need Machine from putting out an effort worthy of such consideration in Killer Instinct. This is starting to feel like a good season for the rock n’ roll revolution this generation has been waiting to experience for themselves, and if La Need Machine can positively position themselves with the underground scene they’ve come to own so handily out of the northwest corner of the American circuit, I think they’re going to start getting a lot of the press attention they and many others like them have been vying for since getting their start.

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