Coming straight out of Marseille with nearly two decades of sonic warfare under their belts, RedLight is back to remind everyone how it’s done. Their new track, “Hold On,” from the freshly unleashed album Homeworks, is a blast of everything that makes guitar-driven rock ‘n’ roll vital.
Let’s talk about the unit behind this noise. RedLight is a battle-hardened crew, a band that’s been carving its own path since 2007. The historic core is a trio of stalwarts: you’ve got Dapé on guitars, the man who also engineered, recorded, and mixed the entire Homeworks album in their home studio, embodying the punk-rock ethos till the last power chord. Then there’s Londres on vocals and guitar, delivering the lines with what you can only imagine is a Marseille-street-level grit, and Guy on bass, creating that irresistible, head-nodding groove. And now, they’re reinforced by Seb on drums, who injects a fresh, punishing energy into their signature sound. This is a band, a proper gang, and you can feel that in every second of the track.
“Hold On” is a chant from a band that has steadfastly refused to fade away. It’s the sound of a group doing stuff on their own terms, in their own space, and coming out swinging harder than ever. Homeworks is out now, and if this single is any sign, the album is a treasure trove of authentic, independent rock. RedLight isn’t only asking you to hold on; they’re giving you the soundtrack to do it. Now go hit play and feel the voltage.