Kandy Roar is an amalgamation of inspirations gathered from old school rock and roll, the early stages of blues, and their affinity for the strange. They are an advocate for mental health care, drawing on their own experiences for lyrical wisdom. Fusing early 70s glam rock and blues from the Great Depression era, their sound is both unique and nostalgic, with added oddities straight from their subconscious. Their performances are theatrical and energetic, embodying the likes of Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin.

Kandy Roar on why they make music: “I think even more of us are struggling with depression and other conditions on the mental health spectrum than ever before. We can all relate to managing our own mental hygiene, especially coming out on the other side to a “normal” life during a still raging pandemic. It’s so important to rally together and bring awareness to our health, own it, and give others a chance to join the conversation.”

Kandy looks for a way to take music that inspires them, from artists such as blues master Robert Johnson, to T. Rex glam rocker Marc Bolan, and internalize it to create a hybrid of new music that has a familiarity of songs made over 60 decades ago. 

Kandy Roar has just released their FACTOR Funded debut EP, ‘Demon Blues’, Ft. award winning guitarist Alex Flock, now streaming everywhere. It focuses heavily on their personal struggles with mental health, as well as exploring the idea of a higher power, and the malevolent forces in contrast.  With straightforward influence in blues, a need for glam rock and an unhealthy obsession with cults - their music sets them apart from the norm.