We found this band the way most great things happen – by accident. A few TikTok scrolls deep, mid-feed chaos, and there it was. A voice that felt lived-in. Riffs that hit with just the right balance of grit and clarity. A rhythm that made your shoulders move before your brain knew why. Vicious Clay isn’t just a band—it’s a soundtrack to the life you swore still existed somewhere in the bars, clubs, and late-night car rides.
Formed by NYC-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Vinny Silva, Vicious Clay came to life in a dusty New York studio in 2018. What started as a personal project quickly evolved into something that now feels like it belongs to all of us. Their 2020 self-titled EP laid the groundwork, and with newer material – especially the latest single, “Gimmie What I Need”—has cemented the sound as something worth holding onto.
The band isn’t off at all to share “Imagine The Black Keys meeting Gary Clark Jr. for a beer, then stumbling into Mick and Keith, all while grunge hums from the jukebox.” Vicious Clay captures a garage rock pulse soaked in blues, layered with the kind of modern production that belongs on radio without ever selling out its soul. It’s familiar, yet refreshing. You feel like you’ve heard it before – but not quite like this.
And that’s the magic. Vicious Clay’s songs don’t just play—they stick. “Sand Lake,” for example, had us diving straight into their catalog. Before long, we weren’t just listening – we were following, sharing, adding to playlists, and pulling folks aside to say “Hey, you need to hear this.”
In a scene bloated with tribute acts and AI-generics, Vicious Clay screams real. While social media feels like it’s choking on imitation, this band reminds you that songwriting, structure, and energy – when done right – still land with atomic impact.
“It’s the kind of music that makes you roll down the windows. That makes your heart beat in time with the snare. That makes you feel something again.”
Performing Live at Arlene’s Grocery – NYC
At Spares Earplugs, we’re not just high-fidelity hearing protection makers – we’re part of this scene. We’re musicians. We’re fans. We’re the ones at the front of the stage getting goosebumps when the distortion kicks in. And we’re the ones who know that you want to hear every note – now and 30 years from now.
That’s why we carry Spares, and why we’ll keep highlighting artists like Vicious Clay.
Because this kind of sound? It deserves to be heard right. You’re an artist with music – share it with us. We want to hear it!
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