Something different from Providence, RI's punk rock scene, Johnnie G and The Royalty dropped their scorching rendition of Melissa Etheridge's track "I'm The Only One." The track hauls that origin of 90s heritage through the flames and snatches it back, gritted teeth bared, sweat-soaked, smouldering with a true sense of urgency.
Rather than chasing perfection, Johnnie G and The Royalty embrace the rawness that made classic rock feel dangerous in the first place. Their version is a resurrection, a towering, unapologetic jolt of alt and '90s rock spirit. It's brazen, unfiltered, and soaked in the type of live energy that seems as though it could only come into being in a crowded club at midnight. It's accompanied by a cinematic single-day video that reflects the band's no-frills, all-heart songwriting approach.
Accompanying it will be behind-the-scenes and stripped-back acoustic footage for a fuller picture of the band's creative fire. This is the second single from their forthcoming album, and it sounds like a band eager to make a mark in today's rock landscape. With this cover, Johnnie G and The Royalty prove that there are just some songs that never get old, but you do need fearless musicians to make them feel new again. "I'm The Only One" is much more than a tribute. It's a nod to rock's never-fading heartbeat, imagined through the beat of a band determined to make an impact.