Beautiful voice, nice track.  Keep going 🌟

amazing work! this is professional grade work!

A great take on the painful side of Christmas expectations! Love it.

Really great.  Good singing.  Always like your stuff.

Great work on the music and the flow, really locked the vibe in

Cool rock song and cool vocals. Well done. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year 2026 🔥🤶

This piece is a melancholic "soundtrack". A combination of acoustic recordings with electronic additions. Recorded and mixed with propellerhead reason 12

So Matic

The streets are wrapped in tinsel
the smiles all look the same
Every store's got a soundtrack
and each one's to blame
I hum a line of something real
it fades into the air
Guess no one buys a Christmas song
that tells you it's unfair

All these empty wrappers
shining on the floor
Used to hold a feeling
don't fit anymore
Tried to write you truth
but it came out wrong
Now I'm stuck in December
with another sad song

There's glitter on the guitar
and hope on credit cards
And peace on earth's postponed again
it's written in the stars
I tried a rhyme with "snowfall"
but it melted when I played
Seems love don't stand a chance
when every chord's cliche

Empty wrappers
pretty lies and bows
Cover up the quiet
no one shows
If joy's a candle
mine burned too long
Just wax on the windows
and a half-finished song

Maybe I'll hang my blues
by the chimney tonight
See if truth fits under
the tree's cold light
Maybe Santa's tired too
with nothing left to bring
Except another chorus
we forgot how to sing

Empty wrappers
rustle when I leave
Even silence
sounds like make-believe
But I'll keep on playing
low and strong
'Cause maybe next Christmas
the truth's still a song

Empty Wrappers

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Bring Them Home, Now

A haunting journey into the shadows with "Their Dark Secret" by The Dark Messiahs.

This track is an atmospheric blend of Doom Jazz and Dark Jazz Noir, characterized by its intense mood and minimalist arrangement. Featuring sparse percussion from Sticks Thompson and resonant, brooding bass work by Wilt Flowers, the rhythm section lays a hypnotic, deep foundation.

Sonny Rhodes' melancholic piano weaves a spectral melody above the dark soundscape, occasionally punctuated by the chilling, soulful contributions of Guy Stansfield on clarinet and Blue Six on muted trumpet.

Perfect for late-night listening, film noir enthusiasts, or fans of deeply atmospheric, instrumental music that pushes genre boundaries.

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The Dark Messiahs - Their Dark Secret (Doom Jazz Noir)

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A haunting journey into the shadows with "Their Dark Secret" by The Dark Messiahs.

This track is an atmospheric blend of Doom Jazz and Dark Jazz Noir, characterized by its intense mood and minimalist arrangement. Featuring sparse percussion from Sticks Thompson and resonant, brooding bass work by Wilt Flowers, the rhythm section lays a hypnotic, deep foundation.

Sonny Rhodes' melancholic piano weaves a spectral melody above the dark soundscape, occasionally punctuated by the chilling, soulful contributions of Guy Stansfield on clarinet and Blue Six on muted trumpet.

Perfect for late-night listening, film noir enthusiasts, or fans of deeply atmospheric, instrumental music that pushes genre boundaries.

The Dark Messiahs are:

Sticks Thompson - Drums
Guy Stansfield - Clarinet
Blue Six - Trumpet
Wilt Flowers - Bass
Sonny Rhodes - Piano

For Fans Of (Similar Artists/Styles)
Bohren & der Club of Gore
Dale Cooper Quartet & the Dictaphones
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks Soundtrack)
Jazz Noir / Dark Ambient
Cinematic Post-Rock

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#TheDarkMessiahs
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#Atmospheric
#ExperimentalJazz
#Soundtrack
#MutedTrumpet

The Dark Messiahs - Their Dark Secret (Doom Jazz Noir)

First Light

Picture: Espen Skaar the lead producer of the "Dreaming While Awake" band out of Northern California.  This is a funky track DWA working on releasing in the next few weeks with a good friend and fellow musician Jordan Latini.

Grant Street - with Jordan Latini on Guitar

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I’m Not Late — I’m Right on Time (ReVAMPd) is a Neon Cowboy Rock anthem built for momentum: driving guitars, cinematic glow, and a chorus that hits like a promise. It’s confidence music — the moment you stop doubting the clock and realize it was all worth the wait.

“This one feels like a comeback statement — bold, focused, and built for late-night drives.” — listener vibe

Stream the REVAMPD Ecosystem

Explore the REVAMPD Universe - curated playlists built for real fans.

KickA$$ Rock — https://soundcloud.com/hollywoodpkr/sets/kickassrock

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Website — https://hollywoodpkr-vampits.com

Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yM5JH3ytahts6eRieYP

Track Credits
Artist — HollywoodPKR-VAMPits
Stage Name — Michael “Hollywood” Jamell
Composer — Michael Jamell
Producer / Mixer — HollywoodPKR
Publisher — RVMG ReVampd Music Group
Master Owner — Michael Jamell
Release — 2025

Genres
Neon Cowboy Rock
Modern Rock
Arena Rock
Alt-Rock
Cinematic Rock
Driving Rock

Curators: This track blends modern rock drive with cinematic atmosphere — built for motivation playlists, late-night rotation, and high-energy rock discovery.

Influences & Sound
Big guitars, tight rhythm, neon atmosphere, and a hook made to replay.
For fans of: country rock, outlaw rock, and modern guitar anthems.
#rightontime energy — confidence, clarity, forward motion

Im not late — Im right on time  ReVampd

Jeremy MacRae - Guitar & Vocals
Paul Portillo - Bass
Andonimus Hiltner - Keys
Erick Bell - Drums
Michael Jonson - Saxophone
Shannon Curtis - Backing Vocals
Jamie Hill - Bells

Mixed by - Paul Portillo (AV Soundworks)
Mastered by - Jamie Hill (Department of Energy Management)

Christmastime, My Favorite Time

Reflective song about postponing heartbreak—knowing the truth is coming, but not having the strength to face it yet. It captures that quiet moment after a relationship cracks, when avoidance feels safer than acceptance and regret can wait until tomorrow.

Drums & Percussion - Josh  Rodgers
Guitar - Clay Willis
Bass - Pete Miller
Cello & Acoustic Guitar - Milo Deering
Vocals & Percussion - Will Montgomery
Backup Vocals - Spencer Brochard
Engineering - Paul Osborn at Audio Dallas
Mixing & Produced By - Will Montgomery
Written by Will Montgomery

Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Your note sat on the table,
Said you’re done with all of this.
I stared a while, felt unstable,
Then I let the moment miss.
I know I should face the ending,
But I’m not there yet.

[Chorus]
Raincheck on regret,
Can’t face it tonight.
Raincheck on the truth
Hiding in the light.
I know the storm is coming,
But I’m not ready yet.
Raincheck on regret.

[Verse 2]
Your shadow in the doorway,
Feels like it never left.
I hear your voice in the hallways,
In the quiet, in the rest.
I know what I should say,
But I’m not brave yet.

[Chorus]
Raincheck on regret,
Can’t face it tonight.
Raincheck on the truth
Hiding in the light.
I know the storm is coming,
But I’m not ready yet.
Raincheck on regret.

[Bridge]
Maybe when the sky clears,
Maybe when it’s calm.
Not tonight, not now —
I’ll keep holding on.

[Final Chorus]
Raincheck on regret,
I’ll pay it someday soon.
Raincheck on the pain
Waiting in the room.
I know the truth is coming,
But I’m not ready yet.
Raincheck on regret.

Raincheck on Regret

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