Supervillain -- Badass Rock for a Post-Pandemic World

Electronic drums, keyboards and synthesizers are more than just musical instruments and tools for the band Like Machines. They’re a way to recharge rock music and are part of the new sound on the band’s latest EP, Supervillain.

Between this album and their first in early 2020, Hear Freedom Ring, a lot happened in the world and in the music industry. COVID-19 shut down music venues, had people sheltering in place, and made many of us think hard about the world we live in and how we want to be a part of that world. For Andrew Evans and Tanner Hendon, that meant doubling down on their creativity, pushing themselves to reach new heights with their music and looking to an entirely new avenue of inspiration.

“We listened to artists who aren’t in our genre at all, like Dua Lipa and Post Malone, to expand our sphere of influence,” says Tanner Hendon. “We wanted to really get outside the genre, and felt it would help make for something truly original.”

Supervillain was recorded remotely in collaboration with Bob Marlette, an acclaimed producer who has also worked with Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie, and Seether. “Bob was our lead challenger,” Andrew Evans says. “He really enabled us to question ourselves and push our boundaries.”

The result is an album with music full of hard-hitting riffs, big bold hooks and challenging lyrics. “Supervillain is a reminder to be positive, confident and cool,” Hendon says. “Be a badass. That’s how rock music should make you feel.”

Supervillain is available to stream on your favorite platform and Like Machines is celebrating the release of the new album by hitting the road and getting out in front of fans. During September and October, they’re touring with Pop Evil, making an appearance at Rebel Rock in Orlando on September 24, and Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky on September 26.

“It’s absolutely amazing to be out playing in front of an audience again,” Hendon says. “Music is the universal language. It doesn’t matter what language you speak or what politics you’re into, music can bring people together, and you see that happen at concerts. We all need that right now.”