The Retrograde
Tallahassee, FL
Emerging from the moss-draped oaks of Tallahassee Florida, a band has begun to take the southeast by storm, blending soulful grit with electrifying riffs. The Retrograde, comprised of Joe Fox, lead vocals and lead guitar; Cade Pickering playing rhythm guitar, Carson Degner on drums and Josiah Pye on bass, channel the spirit of classic rock.
Each one of their songs feel like a nostalgic road trip through decades of rock, while their infectious energy during their live performances is breathing new life into the rock scene, sparking a revival of rock’s golden era. The Retrograde's music is raw and unfiltered, combining the hard-hitting edge of classic rock with the melodic elegance of 60s and 70s pop. Their sound merges elements of the thunderous power of Led Zeppelin and The Black Crowes with the swagger of Jet, while weaving in the beautiful melodies reminiscent of Paul McCartney’s Wings and the indie cool of The Strokes.
In 2023, a pivotal moment came when The Retrograde recorded a short clip of their producer reacting to the playback of their song “If 6 Was 4” from their debut album. His raw, emotional response was captured and posted online, and by the next morning, the video had gone viral, racking up 5 million views and tens of thousands of likes on Instagram. Almost overnight, The Retrograde was catapulted from a promising band to a global sensation with a rapidly growing, engaged fanbase. Now, with a full team of industry veterans behind them, the band is poised to take their place among rock’s rising stars, carrying the torch of a timeless genre into the future with fresh fire.
Each one of their songs feel like a nostalgic road trip through decades of rock, while their infectious energy during their live performances is breathing new life into the rock scene, sparking a revival of rock’s golden era. The Retrograde's music is raw and unfiltered, combining the hard-hitting edge of classic rock with the melodic elegance of 60s and 70s pop. Their sound merges elements of the thunderous power of Led Zeppelin and The Black Crowes with the swagger of Jet, while weaving in the beautiful melodies reminiscent of Paul McCartney’s Wings and the indie cool of The Strokes.
In 2023, a pivotal moment came when The Retrograde recorded a short clip of their producer reacting to the playback of their song “If 6 Was 4” from their debut album. His raw, emotional response was captured and posted online, and by the next morning, the video had gone viral, racking up 5 million views and tens of thousands of likes on Instagram. Almost overnight, The Retrograde was catapulted from a promising band to a global sensation with a rapidly growing, engaged fanbase. Now, with a full team of industry veterans behind them, the band is poised to take their place among rock’s rising stars, carrying the torch of a timeless genre into the future with fresh fire.
