Nobody Too's 'No Kings' is the Jangle-Pop Protest Anthem We Need Right Now
Three lifelong friends grab their guitars to tackle modern political exhaustion with a heavy dose of 90s nostalgia.
By Markus ·
Sometimes, you just need to plug in a guitar and vent. That is exactly what Robert Guanci and his lifelong friends do on 'No Kings'. Operating out of their DIY home studio as Nobody Too, the trio takes one look at the current political mess and responds with a surprisingly uplifting piece of protest music. It is angry, sure, but it wraps that frustration in bright, shimmering chords that immediately pull you in.
If you grew up on the jangle-pop sensibilities of The Smiths or the earnest drive of early R.E.M., this one is going to hit right at home. Clocking in at a brisk 132 BPM, the track wastes absolutely no time. It pairs a massive, edgy riff with a rock-solid rhythm section, backing up lyrics that refuse to back down. It is rare to hear a song that tackles systemic exhaustion while still feeling this energized. Nobody Too isn't just making a statement here - they are making sure you move while you listen to it.
