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Detroit, MI., based rock band Snapcat Bandits came to life in 2023 by Mike Krupinski (guitar, bass, vocals) and Melanie D. Marshall (drums). This project has the benefit of Mike and Melanie’s years of experience as songwriters and rock musicians, crafting edgy alternative, punk and power pop rock that is heavy on melody, attitude, and vibe. 

Snapcat Bandits released their first six song Shadows & Looks EP as singles in 2023 and 2024. 

Anything & Nothing is their new upcoming EP and it’s a huge production of rock anthems, thundering drums, crunchy guitars, and strong melodic vocals as well as charged with emotional energy.    

The band went from nothing to something in less than a year with their Spotify monthly listeners and streams reaching 29,000 monthly listeners by April 2024, and over 300,000 streams in their first 8 months. Snapcat Bandits has also had radio airplay on Rock Rage Radio. 

Snapcat Bandits have released a full documentary on YouTube Called, “Meet Snapcat Bandits at the Blind Pig on 3-6-2024”, and two lyric videos for, “Don’t Wanna Die” and “Lonely Highway”.  

The band is currently working on additional lyrical videos, and new material to be released in 2025. 

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Formed amidst the gritty backdrop of Detroit, Michigan in 2023, Snapcat Bandits emerged onto the Rock scene with a distinctive fusion of raw energy and musical finesse. Comprising of virtuoso Mike Krupinski, on guitar, bass, and vocals, alongside the powerhouse drummer Melanie D. Marshall, the duo encapsulate the essence of contemporary Rock with their dynamic sound.

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Melanie and Mike from Snapcat Bandits are two of the most awesome people I have ever had the pleasure to talk to, they are such down-to-earth people and they have similar cool music taste as me, so we just hit it off as friends and people. Which makes it even more cool that their band is just as awesome. Snapcat Bandits is an awesome two-piece-duo rock band made up of Mike Krupinski and Melanie D. Marshall. The band has just released their latest single Lonely Highway along with a cool lyric video, we catch up with the band to talk about all and find out more about who they are and where they from Enjoy The read

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I'm Music Magazine: Formed in 2023, rock band Snapcat Bandits, out of Detroit, Michigan, is Mike Krupinski (guitar, bass, vocals) and Melanie D. Marshall (drums). They have a new, emotionally charged single and video, “Lonely Highway”, out now. ‘“Lonely Highway”, is about being in a bad relationship or bad situation”, says Marshall. In the Led Zeppelin song, “Trampled Under Foot”, Robert Plant talks about likening a motor car to parts of a human body.

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“Lonely Highway”, is about being in a bad relationship or bad situation”, says Marshall. In the Led Zeppelin song, “Trampled Under Foot”, Robert Plant talks about likening a motor car to parts of a human body. With, “Lonely Highway”, human emotions are likened to parts of a vehicle.” “Lonely Highway”, was written by Mike and Melanie. It was at a time when Mike turned away from social media. Both Mike and Melanie intentionally turned off all media, TV, news and internet news. They felt like they were moving away from the hostility and divisiveness of the current state of affairs in the outside world.

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Certified Bop: In the heart of the alternative rock scene emerges Snapcat Bandits, a dynamic duo comprising Michael Krupinski and Melanie D. Marshall, who collectively boast 25 years of musical prowess and songwriting finesse. Their latest offering, “Don’t Wanna Die,” is a powerful anthem that seamlessly blends classic rock nostalgia with a contemporary alternative edge.

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