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SNAPCAT BANDITS is an ALT-ROCK DUO from DETROIT, MI. The project came to life in mid-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 has released well-received singles including 'Chasing Shadows', 'Lonely Highway', 'Summer Days', and 'September Rain'. Press releases from Fanbase Music Magazine, Rock At Night Magazine, Jammerzine, Stargazer Music Magazine, Talkin' Bout Rock, Vinyl Lollipops, Certified Bop, and I'm Music Magazine have highly recommended the tracks to their readers.
SNAPCAT BANDITS has also had radio airplay around the world with Influential DJs such as Jeff Tucker (Front Row Radio), Duzzy Clayton (Fanbase Music Magazine), Tattoo Babii (Hott Headed Radio) Adam Harahuc (Solid State Sessions), Isaac Banks (Banks Radio Australia), Lady Sondra (Digital Revolution Radio), Kim Rennie (The Rock Hard Radio Show), Rock Rage Radio (Shaking the Rafters with Michelle), The true Doc of Rock Mike Whittington (Metal Shop 101), WJOE-FM Findlay, OH, and WDNF-FM Philadelphia.
SNAPCAT BANDITS reached 540,000 Spotify streams since the beginning of 2024 and they have over 350,000 views on You Tube. The band's You Tube channel features amazing official performance music videos for "September Rain", and "Nothing to Prove", several lyric videos, a live performance of "Chasing Shadows" from Corktown Detroit on 12/14/2024, and a blazing, outlandishly brash punk rock performance on March 8, 2025 from the New Way Bar in Ferndale, MI.
In January 2025, the band released a new single titled "Nothing to Prove" with a professional quality performance video. As of March 2025, the video has garnered nearly 45,000 streams on YouTube.
The next single to be released by the band will be a cover of Fleetwood Mac's 'Gold Dust Woman.' Limited release has gone to a few radio stations with excellent response thus far.
SNAPCAT BANDITS is in pre-production for their next album, playing live shows, and releasing new music, videos, and content. Their live shows are energetic with an obnoxiously punk attitude. Their Alt Rock music is emotionally charged.
SNAPCAT BANDITS music is produced, mixed, and mastered by the legendary Chuck Alkazian (Pop Evil, Soundgarden, Tantric) at Pearl Sound Studios (Asking Alexandria, Eminem, Filter, KISS, Pink, The Romantics) in Canton, MI.
What's next? SNAPCAT BANDITS will travel to Sessions Music Studios in Lapeer, MI for a live Facebook interview on Friday night, April 18 beginning at 6pm.
Next month, the dynamic duo set their sights on the Corktown Music Festival, playing Flamingo Vintage on Friday night, April 25.
Top Welcome photos by Chyrisse Tybone.
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In 2025, Snapcat Bandits plan on bringing more of their songs, with strong melodies and catchy hooks, to the masses. Most importantly, they want to make meaningful connections with fans, supporters, and like-minded bands.
Snapcat Bandits, out of Detroit, MI., are back with a new single and video, “Nothing to Prove”, off of their forthcoming album, Anything and Nothing, that addresses a very bold and blunt topic, dropping January 24, 2025.
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Rock At Night: “Nothing to Prove” may be our favorite tune from the upcoming EP, Anything and Nothing. We are digging the heavy, grungy 90s vibe with hooky choruses that stay in your head long after the song is over. The verses blend jangly guitars and vocals into pure psychedelia until the chorus erupts into a wave of aggressive guitar distortion. The vocals are melodic and emotional, as the vocalist declares, “I have nothing to prove to myself or anybody else.”
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.
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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