Gamblers

"Gamblers is a rock-and-roll gang of Brooklyn and Long Island natives. Led by Michael McManus, a hip-hop producer who has worked with many including Heems (Das Racist) and Meek Mill, and professional audio engineer Gary O'Keefe, who regularly produces content for Billboard. Gamblers combine catchy melodies with darker lyrical content that addresses themes such as alienation and addiction. With influences ranging from the Ramones, Frankie Valli and Blur, the result on their lead single "We're Bound to Be Together" sounds like an update to Olivia Tremor Control's "Holiday Surprises, 1, 2, 3". Gamblers' debut album "Small World" is expected in early 2017."

- Himanshu "Heems" Suri