Featured Artist of Jan 26, 2026
With the song: Dead Man Walking


Artist's Biography

The Kings of Strings (KoS) are an independent American rock ‘n roll and blues rock band hailing from Detroit, Michigan.

Formed in 2016 by high school classmates Luke Porada, bassist & multi-instrumentalist Jacob St. Pierre, the bands foundation was built on a shared love of gritty rock and raw blues influences. As the band evolved, Noah Wojcik, a close friend and talented multi-instrumentalist, was added on drums, solidifying the driving rhythms that underpin the band's music today. Another longtime friend and classmate, Aaron Weisman, joined the group, bringing his vocal power and rhythm guitar prowess to the mix.

KoS draws from a rich tapestry of influences, blending the dark intensity of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Nirvana with the raw energy of Rage Against the Machine and The Raconteurs. Their sound also pays homage to the bluesy grit of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Muddy Waters, paired with the thunderous rock legacy of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. The result is a unique and electrifying fusion of styles that continues to captivate audiences. With years of experience and a deep well of creative synergy,
The Kings of Strings have become a force to be reckoned with in the independent music scene, delivering a sound that is both timeless and distinctly their own.

The Kings of Strings: Reigning Over Rock, One String at a Time.

The Kings of Strings, a powerhouse four-piece band born in the heart of the Midwest, is staking their claim as royalty in the rock world. Inspired by the legendary Queen, the band's name flips the regal coin, embracing "King" and creating a brand as bold and dynamic as their music. Their logo, depicting the four Kings of a playing card deck wielding musical instruments instead of traditional weapons, is as striking as the sound they unleash onstage.

Founders Jake and Luke, whose left-handed guitar and bass mastery define the band's edgy core, are joined by a lineup of equally formidable talent. Together, they've created a signature style that blends raw energy with technical brilliance.

January 23, 2026, marks the release of their new single, “Dead Man Walking “. It is a story telling of a man who is on trial for a crime he did not commit. The song details his helplessness, anger, denial. and eventual acceptance of his scheduled demise. It is from their third upcoming album in process.

Their sophomore album, MEMENTO, released June 2024, is a testament to their evolution. Featuring 11 original tracks like "Head Hunter," "All the Way," and "Between the Cushions," the record showcases a band at the peak of their creative powers. It follows their self-titled debut album, THE KINGS OF STRINGS (2022), which introduced fans to unforgettable hits such as "No Shame,” "We Were Young,” “In The Mind”, and "One Hell of a Ride." Both albums, self-recorded and self-produced, highlight the band's hands-on approach and uncompromising vision.

Touring extensively, The Kings of Strings have electrified audiences in cities across Michigan and beyond, from Detroit and Grand Rapids to Chicago. Their sound resonates in intimate venues, expansive festivals, and everything in between. The buzz has reached far and wide, earning the band features in The Observer Eccentric Newspapers, Local Spins, and The Detroit News, and placing their music on prominent platforms like WRIF Radio in Detroit, WYCE Radio in Grand Rapids, Michigan's Sonic Coast, and Southern Michigan's 517 Rocks. Tracks like "No Shame" have won accolades, including the "Black Panther Award" on Vibe Check with Jason Carr. Their music has also appeared in commercials for the New York Jets and Hino Truck Company, amplifying their reach to a national audience.

After performing a six-day residency on the beach outside the Hotel Breakers Resort at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, the band performed in a mini weekend tour presented by JC's Kick Ass Rock Show - “Bands Making Waves from the Great Lakes".
TV viewers caught a glimpse of their magic during their appearance on WDIV Channel 4's "Live in the D Music Monday", while their live performances have wowed judges, making them semi-finalists in the Michigan State Fair - Superstar Competition in 2023.
The band has also been featured on the Mitten Music Podcast and has performed live, in studio, on the NRM Streamcast - 11 Mile Sessions Studio. Currently, the band is channeling their momentum into a third studio album, promising to elevate their already unparalleled sound.

The Kings of Strings are not just a band - they're a movement, a celebration of rock's raw power and the artistry of four musicians who have turned their passion into an undeniable force.

Rock royalty has arrived. All hail The Kings of Strings!

Featured Artist of July 11, 2024
With the album: Memento


Artist's Biography

The Kings of Strings are an independent rock ‘n roll / blues rock band from Detroit, Michigan. The band formed in the Summer of 2016 by high school classmates Luke Porada & Jake St. Pierre and consists of Aaron Weisman (vocals, rhythm guitar), Jacob St. Pierre (lead guitar, vocals), Luke Porada (bass) and Noah Wojcik (drums). With sounds and influence from the likes of Rage Against the Machine, The Raconteurs, Bob Mould, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and many others.

About the Album

'Memento'

Their second full-length studio album released June 29, 2024, is a time capsule containing many songs written during the band’s teenage years with several new songs written to represent the passage of time between the different eras of the band. Having undergone two lineup changes since the formation of the band back in 2016, Memento contains songs from each iteration. Just as the band has done with their self-titled debut album, this new release is also a self-recorded and self-produced album containing eleven original songs.

On July 22, 2023, they released the first single for Memento called All the Way.

Songs like Disapproval, No Time and Lack of Communication highlight some of the struggles the band had to endure to keep things together during unforeseen circumstances. Other songs such as By the Wayside with its 1950’s song style laments over the loss of loved ones that have come and gone. Songs like Head Hunter with its soft intro kicks in and rocks with its free flowing groove and guitar riffs while Between the Cushions is the first time three of the band members each sing a verse on the same song.

The last song on the album Remember, was the first song the guys had ever written, and the inevitability of aging and missing one's youth. This album is dedicated to friends and family, both with us and those that we lost along the way. To you, we leave you our Memento, the time will never be forgotten.

Featured Artist of November 16, 2022
With the album: The Kings of Strings


Artist's Biography

The Kings of Strings were formed in the Summer of 2016 by high school classmates Giovanni Rugiero on Vocals, multi-instrumentalist Jacob St. Pierre on Guitar, Luke Porada on Bass and Ben Bustamante on Drums. Close friend and the bands second multiinstrumentalist Noah Wojcik would later replace Ben on the Drums and help to define the bands current sound. Giovanni would later leave the band to pursue other obligations and be replaced with another longtime friend and fellow classmate, Aaron Weisman on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar. The band played many covers from the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, and AC/DC just to name a few. In 2018, the band began to write their own original songs and perform them in bars and clubs in and around Metro Detroit, Lansing, Chicago and Toledo. They have been performing both originals and covers ever since. The Kings of Strings officially published their first original music featuring the current lineup in September 2022, releasing We Were Young.

About the Album

Our first self-titled debut album, The Kings of Strings, was released November 12, 2022, to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other streaming services and contains eight original songs (In the Mind, One Hell of a Ride, No Shame, Take Me from the Sun, We Were Young, Wicked Road, Ignite and Soul Food). All songs were written, recorded, and produced by The Kings of Strings. The Kings of Strings are: Aaron Weisman (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Jacob St. Pierre (Guitars, Vocals, Backing Vocals, Piano), Luke Porada (Bass, Backing Vocals) and Noah Wojcik (Drums).

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