Silver Dollar room
‘DARK’
NEW SINGLE OUT NOW
Silver Dollar Room are an alternative rock band from Scotland, carefully crafting songs of real life issues and the world around them. Drawing collectively from their experiences, song writing, performances and creativity, SDR are ready to follow in the footsteps of bands such as Manic Street Preachers, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Bush.
They may be a new band, but it’s members have already paid their dues on the music scene. This is a band who know exactly what they are doing, where they are going and how to get there. And they want you to listen closely as they are addressing some of the big things in life today, not just their lives but the lives of everyone. These are not mundane love songs; these are things that are hard to hear but need to be listened to.
Debut singles ‘Little Things’, ‘Melanin’ and ‘Mantle’ all received positive feedback, glowing reviews and picked up airplay across the globe allowing the band to build a platform and increase their visibility prior to the release of their debut album ‘Gilded Echoes’ which will be released 13th September.
Fronting the band is John Keenan (Vocals) best known for Edinburgh rockers DMS. His unique voice is one of the most distinctive on the scene. He has played sell-out shows in some of Scotland’s most prestigious venues and has gained massive respect for both his voice and his song writing. Driving this is a mind that needs to say something. And SDR gives him, in fact encourages him to say what he wants with no filter.
Guitarist Jamie Turnbull may be best known as Producer for bands like Dogs D’Amour, but he has been seen on stages all over the UK since he was a teenager. His gifted song writing has seen him open up for legends such as Paul Di’anno of Iron Maiden, Skindred and Breed 77. Being a ‘gun for hire’ guitar player has seen him rack up hundreds of gigs in the last ten years alone!
Lisa Aird is a professional musician and multi instrumentalist who is handling bass duties. Best known as part of Edinburgh institution AC Rid, she has also performed all over the UK and Europe as a singer. She brings not only a massive amount of musical experience and integrity, but an attitude and professionalism like no other.
Dan Colvin adds the guitar layers that hold the band together and give the extra boost they need live. A seasoned player and songwriter, Dan has shared the stage with SDR vocalist John together with DMS many times. In bands such as Art of Privilege and Scottish rapper Mog, he has shared the stage with acts such as The Fratellis and James Arthur.
Douglas McDonald is one of the most powerful drummers on the music scene, with a tribal backbeat and groove that most drummers would die for. Having racked up extensive touring and festival experience with indie rockers The Acute, he knows what the UK music is all about.
‘Dark’ is out 30/8/24 across all platforms!
Stream via Soundcloud –
YouTube lyric video link –
“Dark is a song inspired by various recent political situations that have been witnessed. The conservatives trying to introduce The Rape Clause and Two-Child Limit, Youth Clubs supplying hot meals to children while their parents are trapped in a never ending cycle of substance abuse and neglect. This is ultimately a song about rebellion and fighting back against the system”. – Silver Dollar Room
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Music and arrangements Jamie Turnbull & Douglas McDonald
Lyrics and melody John Keenan
Artwork by Kontempt Creations
Recorded by Jamie Turnbull at Post Electric Studios, Edinburgh
Mixed by Jamie Turnbull
Mastered by Kate Tavini at Weird Jungle