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Des Rocs
American musician

Des Rocs

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Des Rocs
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Daniel Rocco, also known as Des Rocs is an American rock artist from New York. Des Rocs is a solo project produced and led by Daniel Rocco. When touring, Rocco is joined by his long time friends and bandmates, William Tully and Eric Mendelsohn.

Des Rocs has toured with rock bands such as Muse, The Rolling Stones, and The Struts. Influences for Rocco include Muse, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Roy Orbison, Kanye West, Grandson and Queen, though Rocco's focus is individuality and sounding unlike other rock artists.

History

Des Rocs
Des Rocs performing live at The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts on January 19, 2020

Origins and EPs (2018–2020)

Rocco began performing in bars and basements from as early as 13 years old. He later worked as a lawyer for Epic Records, and signed with them when he started the band Secret Weapons. Secret Weapons opened for bands such as Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer. The band eventually went on permanent hiatus after bandmate Gerry Lang's health deteriorated with Lyme disease. He released his first EP, Let The Vultures In, in November 2018.

Alive tour and A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place (2021)

In the spring of 2021, Des Rocs announced the Alive tour, and a virtual livestream concert (also called the "Des Rocs Alive Virtual Concert"). During the live dates of the tour, rock band The Velveteers accompanied the tour as the opening band. Kicking off in the fall of 2021, the tour spanned 20+ cities across the United States, ending in the New York City's Bowery Ballroom. During the virtual concert, which was the first live playthrough of This is Our Life, Des Rocs culminated with the track "Tick" from his then yet-to-be-announced album. The track's lyrics also hinted at the title of the new album, A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place.

The album title and tracklist was announced on July 30, 2021, coinciding with the release of the album's first single, "MMC" (Mickey Mouse Club). Des Rocs released two more singles before the album's debut: "Imaginary Friends" and "Hanging by a Thread".

Once In A Lifetime tour and Manic Memories (2022)

In the spring of 2022, the Once In A Lifetime tour was announced, co-headlining with Canadian rock band The Blue Stones. The tour spanned over 20 cities in the continental United States, beginning in Milwaukee, WI and ending in Columbus, OH. Openers for the tour included Clay Melton and First In Flight. Des Rocs headlining shows were announced after the initial tour announcement in Salt Lake City, UT and Portland, OR, without The Blue Stones, and for the last 3 dates of the tour (St. Louis, MO; Nashville, TN; and Columbus, OH). The Blue Stones canceled their sets, leaving Des Rocs as the sole headliner.

Dream Machine (2023)

Des Rocs supported Badflower on their "Asking For A Friend" tour, alongside Blood Red Shoes. They debuted a new song, "Never Ending Moment", during this tour, and officially released it on April 25, 2023. At the same time, it was announced that the band had signed with Sumerian Records. On June 13, Des Rocs released the single "Nowhere Kid" from the album "Dream Machine", which released on August 25, 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
USUSRock
A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place
  • Released: September 24, 2021
  • Label: 300 Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, LP, streaming
Dream Machine
  • Released: August 25, 2023
  • Label: Sumerian Records
  • Format: Digital download, LP, CD streaming

EPs

TitleEP details
Let The Vultures In
  • Released: November 2, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Martyr Parade
  • Released: November 22, 2019
  • Label: Lowly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
This Is Our Life
  • Released: December 11, 2020
  • Label: 300 Entertainment
  • Format: LP, Digital download, streaming

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
USAlt.
USMain.
"Used to the Darkness"2018Let The Vultures In
"Let Me Live / Let Me Die"
"Maybe, I"
"Outta My Mind"2019Martyr Parade
"Dead Ringer"
"SLO"
"This Is Our Life"20203623This Is Our Life
"Nothing Personal"
"Wayne"Non-album single
"I Know"
"MMC"2021A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place
"Imaginary Friends"
"Hanging by a Thread"
"Manic Memories"2022Non-album single
"Never Ending Moment"202329Dream Machine
"Nowhere Kid"
"I Am The Lightning"

Music Videos

YearTitleProducerDirectorRef.
2018"HVY MTL DRMR (Official Visual Experience)"Kristjan Thor
2020"Wayne (Official Video Experience)"Des Rocs
"I Know"Des Rocs
"This Is Our Life"DreambearRock & Egg
"Nothing Personal (Official Video Experience)
"POS (Official Video Experience)"
"Suicide Romantics (Official Video Experience)"
"Pieces (Official Video Experience)"
2021"Pieces (Official Music Video)"
"MMC"Bobby Hanaford
"Ruby with the Sharpest Lies (Official Music Video)"
"Imaginary Friends"
2022"Hanging By A Thread"
"Manic Memories"Dan Newman & Joel Cook
2023"Never Ending Moment (Official Music Video)"Wouter Stoter
"Nowhere Kid (Official Music Video)"
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