Backstory:
Webbed Virus was formed in the gloomy corners of a neon-lit arcade in downtown Chicago, where four childhood friends found solace among the clattering machines and synthesized music. Jake “Jinx” Williams, Terry “T-Rex” McCoy, Lara “Lush” Simmons, and Micky “Mash” Johnson were high school outsiders with a shared passion for music, vintage video games, and a dream to infect the world with their sound. The band was named “Webbed Virus,” symbolizing their vision of spreading their music across the interconnected web of the world.
Genre:
Webbed Virus can best be described as Synthwave, a genre that combines the futuristic feel of synthetic electronic beats with a throwback to the 80s and 90s video game aesthetic. Their sound is a fusion of nostalgic melodies, modern electronic beats, and a touch of punk-rock attitudes – a testament to their arcade inspired roots.
Title:
“Retrowave Rebellion”
Full Song Lyrics:
Verse 1:
C#m / G#m / A / B (x2)
We’re stepping out from the shadows, twilight in our eyes,
Neon dreams echoing, under the city’s cries,
In the rhythm of the pixel hearts, where our rebellion lies,
We’ve got the cure for the controlled, it’s time to cut the ties.
Chorus:
E / B / D#m / C#m
In the Retrowave Rebellion, we’re sparking a fight,
With the rhythm of our hearts, burning bright,
In the cosmic arcade, we ignite,
Retrowave Rebellion, we’re taking flight.
Verse 2:
C#m / G#m / A / B (x2)
In the labyrinth of the system, we’re the glitch,
The unpredictable anomaly, flipping the switch,
We’re more than just avatars, breaking from the niche,
In the Retrowave Rebellion, we won’t be bewitched.
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
E / B / D#m / C#m
Can you hear the synthetic symphony, breaking free?
This is our Retrowave Rebellion, the key,
In the pixelated panorama, we decree,
We’re the Webbed Virus, come join the spree.
(Repeat Chorus)
Fan’s Name:
Jason “Joystick” Miller
Testimonial:
Jason first discovered the band at a local comic-con in 2016. “Webbed Virus is more than just a band to me, they’re a beacon,” Jason says. “Their music speaks to me on a level I never imagined possible. It’s almost as if they’ve taken the soundtrack of my childhood gaming memories and translated it into a rebellious, empowering anthem. I’ve never felt more understood by a band’s music. The community they’ve built, their sound, their vibe, it’s like coming home every time I press play.”