Backstory:
Carefree Income was born under the bright city lights of New York in the mid-90s, formed by a group of garage-bound friends who shared a dream of making it big in the music industry. The band’s members include lead singer and rhythm guitarist Alex “Salty” Saltzman, bassist Penelope “Penny” Lane, lead guitarist Finn “The Shark” Sharp, and drummer Jasper “Thump” Thorne. Their bond, musically and personally, has kept them together despite the tumultuous journey from garage jam sessions to sold-out concerts.
The band became known for their signature sound, a refreshing take on punk rock that encapsulated the confident, carefree, and defiant spirit of youth. Though they faced the usual struggles of any up-and-coming band, their breakthrough came in 2001 with the release of their debut album ‘Sound of Freedom’. The album resonated with fans worldwide, earning them a loyal fanbase and transforming them from local rockers to international sensations.
Genre:
Punk Rock
Title:
“Roaring Twenties”
Full Song Lyrics:
Verse 1 (Em, Bm, G, D):
(Em) Wake up in the morning, (Bm) with a song in my head
(G) Out on the street, living free, (D) not a care about bread
(Em) Got this old guitar, (Bm) and a dream so bright
(G) Living my twenties, (D) ready for the fight
Chorus (G, D, A, Bm):
(G) Roaring twenties, (D) we’re alive and free
(A) No looking back, (Bm) just you and me
(G) Roaring twenties, (D) with a rebel’s song
(A) This is our decade, (Bm) where we belong
Verse 2 (Em, Bm, G, D):
(Em) Carefree income, (Bm) just a state of mind
(G) Playing our hearts out, (D) leaving worries behind
(Em) Got this rebel’s spirit, (Bm) and a future so bright
(G) Living my twenties, (D) under the city lights
Chorus (G, D, A, Bm):
(G) Roaring twenties, (D) we’re alive and free
(A) No looking back, (Bm) just you and me
(G) Roaring twenties, (D) with a rebel’s song
(A) This is our decade, (Bm) where we belong
Band’s Favorite Fan:
Name: Tommy “Rockstar” Johnson
Testimonial:
“Ever since I first heard Carefree Income’s ‘Sound of Freedom’, I was hooked. The raw energy, the rebellious spirit, the youthful vibe—it all resonated with me. Their song ‘Roaring Twenties’ became my anthem, reminding me that my twenties are about freedom, adventure, and living on my own terms. The band’s music is not just sound to my ears, it’s a lifestyle. They’ve become more than just my favorite band; they’re my inspiration and my heroes. Carefree Income is the soundtrack to my life.”