Rounding up the first week of 2022’s Spotlight tracks is a stone-cold banger from the all-female classic rock act Annie Dukes. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, the band have just released their first-ever single called ‘Tension’, and it’s a cracking, hard-hitting, no holds barred tune. Crunchy, wailing guitars, thumping drums, and some incredible vocal performances are the order of the day on ‘Tension, and there’s honestly so much to be excited about already from this brand new act. Recorded in just two days, the track shines a light on female empowerment and finding the strength to live the life you want. “Our music is on topics that push boundaries for women,” says the band. Influenced by a wide variety of acts – Led Zeppelin, Drive-by Truckers, Heart, CSNY and The Black Crowes to name a few – Annie Dukes are ready to make their mark on the scene. And we at Indie Top 39 are right behind them!
‘Tension’ is a seriously impressive debut release! It has everything you want in a classic rock track.
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What does the song mean to you?
This was the first song the band wrote together. It is about female empowerment and finding yourself.
Who do you hope the song resonates with the most?
We hope that ‘Tension’ resonates with anyone who has been scared to live and go after the things they want. We hope it gives anyone who needs it the strength to push outside of their comfort zone.
Tell us about your creative process and how the song came to be?
‘Tension’ came to be from a creative idea and guitar riff that turned into a band collaboration. It was the first song we wrote together as a band and started to form our sound.
What do you hope to achieve with this song?
We hope to reach a bigger audience and make an impact to the music industry as women in rock ‘n’ roll.
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