Johnnie G and The Royalty Baptised Their Serpentine Rock Revival in Only One

Providence’s renegade rock outfit, Johnnie G and The Royalty, earned their prodigal sons of rock ‘n’ roll crowns with their cover of Melissa Etheridge’s classic, Only One. They tore through the 90s anthem with the kind of raw, whiskey-soaked revelation that drips with sweat, swagger, and serpentine rhythm. This is a full-bodied resurrection that bares its teeth while letting just enough tenderness slip through to cut a little deeper. Frontman Johnnie G’s deliciously gruff vocal delivery takes the caustic velvet of Axl Rose’s soaring register and twists it into something darker, hungrier, and impossible to ignore. The track’s vintage-toned guitar artillery and visceral drum work hit with the force of a club set somewhere between a dive bar and a cathedral. The cinematic video, shot in a single day, seals the deal and leaves no doubt that this band is here to revive the renegade rock spirit for a new generation. Only One is now available on all major streaming platforms; for the full experience, watch the official music video on YouTube.  Review by Amelia Vandergast

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