Michael McManus, the mind behind Gamblers, has stretched the limits of creativity to forge new sounds in rock. From Long Island, New York, he has launched Gamblers on a genre-bending excursion mixed with indie and electronica to produce an original, high-energy sound that’s captivated audiences worldwide.
The Origins of Gamblers
Gamblers was originally a side project for McManus, who had been freelancing as a music producer in previous years. In love with hip-hop as well as rock and pop, he wanted to form a band that could tastefully combine things into something recognizable yet fresh. Small World, the band’s first album, did just that in an innovative way, as complex instrumentation combined with infectious melodies and introspective songwriting.
Experimentation and Collaboration
Experimentation is one of Gamblers’ signature aspects to their sound. McManus, a gifted songwriter and producer, has combined hip-hop, electronic, and rock in their records to create a signature sound. Among the band’s highlights is “Another Dose” with rapper Mick Jenkins, an excellent example of experimentation and collaboration.
Gamblers’ recent work, like “Pulverizer”, continues to reflect their eclecticism by adding disco vibes to an indie rock approach. Other songs such as “We’re Bound To Be Together” and “I’ll Be Your Boogeyman” demonstrate the band is capable of writing anthemic and energetic singles as well.
What the Future Holds for Gamblers?
With widespread coverage from publications such as PopMatters and Talkhouse, the band is making themselves known as a force to be heard in the indie music world.
As they prepare for future releases, Gamblers continue to reinvent and push the limits of creativity, demonstrating that with music, as with life, to roll the dice is to take a risk that can produce something simply incredible. Michael McManus continues to guide Gamblers’ musical path, and it is nowhere near its end.
