Chris Catena’s Rock City Tribe Brings the Heart Back to Rock with “Radio”

“Radio” by Chris Catena’s Rock City Tribe is a soaring rock ballad that feels like a love letter to the past and a tribute to the future of music. Rooted in the soul of hard rock and touched with the storytelling warmth of country, this latest single showcases both artistic depth and emotional sincerity.

Originally penned by the late Ryan Whyte Maloney, a respected Las Vegas-based artist and finalist on The Voice USA, “Radio” captures the kind of raw, heartfelt emotion that defines great music. Maloney, who contributed banjo, rhythm guitar, and backing vocals to the track, poured his spirit into the song. His influence is deeply felt, and the result is a single that pulses with memory and meaning.

Chris Catena, a veteran of the international rock scene, brings his unmistakable vocal power and decades of experience to the performance. From his genre-bending 2004 debut Freak Out to his critically acclaimed 2020 album Truth in Unity, Catena has long been known for blending styles and collaborating with legendary artists across the spectrum of rock, blues, funk, and soul.

What makes “Radio” stand out is not just its stellar production—mixed by 7-time Grammy winner Brian Vibberts—but the story behind it. Catena describes it as “a heartfelt tribute” that evokes the magic of childhood, when all it took was a song on the radio to dream big.

This track isn’t just another release—it’s a reminder of why we listen. Take a moment and experience the spirit of “Radio” for yourself. Hit play and let the music take you back.

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