Quarter to Four

The song "Quarter to Four" from Roxanne's album Radio Silence is a bluesy, strut-filled track that captures the band's knack for blending classic rock vibes with modern grit. Reviewers have praised its groove, with The Rockpit noting its "wonderful Bluesy strut" that evokes the melodic rock of bands like Bad English. The song's laid-back yet confident rhythm makes it a standout, perfect for the Zoo Crew's hippie DJs to spin for their Zoo Freaks audience. Its placement on the album, just before the slower ballad "I Don’t Want To Live This Way," gives it a pivotal role in maintaining the record’s energetic flow, though some critics, like Sleaze Roxx, felt the album's momentum dipped after this track. The official music video, released on YouTube in September 2019, showcases the band’s raw energy, filmed with a retro aesthetic that complements the song’s throwback feel.

Behind the scenes, "Quarter to Four" reflects Roxanne's commitment to analog recording, a choice that gives Radio Silence its distinctive, warm sound. Drummer Dave Landry, in an interview on the band’s official site, emphasized how recording on 2-inch analog tape made the album "sound real," capturing the authentic rock vibe the band aimed for. Fans on Roxanne’s Facebook page have echoed this, with one calling the track a "bluesig-funkig-rockige" gem that rounds out the album’s diverse sound. The song also benefits from the band’s collaborative spirit, with guest appearances across the album—though not specifically on this track—by rock heavyweights like George Lynch and dUg Pinnick, adding to the buzz around Radio Silence’s release in 2018.

Roxanne formed in the late 1980s in Los Angeles, diving into the vibrant rock scene with a sound rooted in melodic hard rock. The band, led by vocalist and guitarist Jamie Brown, alongside guitarist John Butler, bassist Joe Infante, and drummer Dave Landry, gained traction with their 1988 self-titled debut album. Tracks like "Cherry Bay" and "Sweet Maria," along with a cover of Wild Cherry’s "Play That Funky Music," charted on rock radio, earning them a loyal following. However, the rise of grunge in the early 1990s led to a decline in AOR rock’s popularity, prompting the band to go on hiatus. They regrouped decades later, driven by a renewed passion for their signature sound, and signed with Rat Pak Records to release Radio Silence, their sophomore album, in 2018, followed by Stereo Typical in 2023. Their comeback was fueled by a desire to recapture the raw, fun energy of their early days, as Brown noted in a band bio, aiming to make music that “you’d want to crank in your car and drive fast.”

You can keep up with Roxanne on their official website and social media platforms, including Facebook, where their page has over 4,500 likes and shares updates on tours and releases, and Instagram, where they post behind-the-scenes content and throwback photos. Their X account is less active but still offers occasional updates on new music and gigs. For fans looking to connect, the Facebook group “Roxanne Rock Band Fans” is a hub for Zoo Freaks and others to discuss the band’s music, share concert memories, and celebrate their comeback. While no standalone fan websites are widely known, the band’s presence on platforms like Rat Pak Records’ site provides additional merch and album details for dedicated supporters.