The Moshville Times - Oxymorrons release new video to celebrate sell-out UK tour

New York City’s hip-hop fusion rock band Oxymorrons – who have trademarked the term Melanin Punk to define their hybrid sound and the culture they are curating – continue their ascendency with the announcement of their g to Mascot Records. Today, they have kicked off this next phase with a brand-new single and video for the monster anthem-in-waiting “Enemy.” The release comes just ahead of the band ing Bad Omens for their sold-out European and UK tour in February and March.

The cultural melting pot of New York runs through Oxymorrons veins and bleeds into the unique cocktail that makes up their signature sound. After years of being told they were too rock for hip-hop or too hip-hop for rock, they committed to creating music that defies the arbitrary rules of genre classification. This is emphasised in their hook-laden new single “Enemy,” which drips equal parts punk rock, throbbing electronica and swaggering hip-hop, all playing out through the eyes of a metaller in the belly of a mosh-pit.

The Queens-born brothers KI and Deee vocally bounce off each other with force and precision whilst guitarist Jafé Paulino and drummer Matty Mayz create a raging vehicle for the track – throwing musical styles in a blender and pressing crush. “When you’re creating change, it seems like pushback is a natural thing that occurs,” they say. “Push back from outsiders, family, friends and most of all yourself. Enemy is about Oxys being true to who we are and letting our individuality shine. Just because we’re comfortable being exactly ourselves doesn’t mean we’re against you. Once you understand and accept this, you will understand we are all one; we are not enemies!” Listen to the song on all streaming platforms.

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Shot and directed by Michael Danners / IamEyephotos, the “Enemy” video contrasts the sonic mood of the song by showcasing the band’s fun, light-hearted side, “We strongly believe in the duality of life and not always having to present so seriously,” they say. The video captures that ethos while playing off of the single cover art which introduces one of Oxymorrons new mascots, Ramel “Mel” the Melanin Punk Rocker. The visual shows the band tapping into their inner child and joyfully engaged in a water gun fight, alongside live footage, 90s tinged nostalgia, and artistically placed datamoshing.

Catch Oxymorrons on the road with Bad Omens on their sold-out UK February and March tour