Delphi Ravens — Reconciling Indie Rock & Retro Music

“Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music.”

- George Eliot

Imagine discovering an art form that is distinctive, abstract, and possesses unique ideas. Any guesses? All these are the primary attributes of Indie or Alternative music. Indie music was born when artists refused to follow the conventional music path and felt inclined to create independent original music. As a result, the face of music changed, and from there emerged the indie music genre. Indie rock music has become relevant, allowing artists to express themselves more than through any other music genre.

But what makes indie music so popular despite it being independent and lacking the support of a studio and music label? Determination and grit are the answers to this. Indie rock bands are famous and have millions of fans because of their genius skills and talents. They lack support from the mainstream music industry; however, they have resonated with audiences and stood tall and autonomously for over two decades. The Delphi Ravens are one such sensation that resonates with Gen Z and millennials alike.

Founded in late 2019, Delphi Ravens is an Alternative/Indie rock fusion band from Oregon. The band was formed by bassist and songwriter Stephen Andrew Burgess, professionally known as Papa B™. The band comes from the Pacific Northwest with its rich history of breakthrough music.

The USP of the band is its lead vocalist Kira. She creates melodious and dynamic vocals filled with strong emotions. Papa B. and Kira co-wrote most of the band’s songs and built their award-winning portfolio. Delphi Ravens incorporates hard rock, alternative/indie, jazz, country/blues, traditional rock, and even orchestral. Since their first release in 2021, Delphi Ravens produced fourteen fresh tracks and attracted 30,000+ new followers.

Additionally, the band received 100,000+ streams on Spotify, and MTV Rocks honored them twice with Artist of the Month. They are recognized as the top Alternative Rock band in the Pacific Northwest and one of the Top 30 in the USA[*]. Delphi Ravens have been nominated for the prestigious awards of Best Band of the Year and as a finalist for Best Band Song of the Year at the ISSA (International Singer Songwriter Assn.).

Delphi Ravens charted have six songs. The band has been featured on an incredible 3,600 radio stations in 2023 and is compared to legendary artists such as Deftones, Evanescence, Fleetwood Mac, and Foo Fighters due to their soulful and compelling melodies and strong guitar riffs. In 2023, their song “Burn at Both Ends” was recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for Best Alternative Song by the World Songwriting Awards.

Delphi Ravens is strongly associated with and understood by their audience, so many of their songs are memorable. In 2022, the World Songwriting Awards recognized “Take My Hand” as one of the Top 10 Best Alternative Songs, “Red to Black” as one of the Top 3 Best Rock Songs, and “Phobia” as one of the Top 10 Best Rock Songs. “Take My Hand” was also acknowledged as one of the Top 5 Alternative Songs by the Indie Songwriting Awards in 2022. Museboat Radio ranked it #19 for all of 2022 music genres, including an incredible 34 consecutive weeks in the Top 25 Chart. Fans and music artists alike are impressed by their breakthrough music and style.

“Delphi Ravens’ song How Wrong You Were is a musical ‘eff-you’ to a past lover. Vocalist, Kira, delivers a commanding performance. They have a powerful, in-your-face sound and the moxy to make an impact!” — Ryan of Indie Band Guru

“Delphi Ravens just dropped a fantastic new release, Phobia. This track is breaking boundaries and takes the listener on a thrilling, mysterious ride. The band is unlike anything in the modern music scene!” — Andrew of Band Camp

“Delphi Ravens strike gold with fresh hooks, roaring guitar tones, and contrast between the energetic instrumental parts and the powerful vocals. It makes me think of legendary artists such as Elliott Smith, Fleetwood Mac, or Bright Eyes.” — Editor, Int’l Entertainment blog, Friday Rumors

Conclusively, the sounds of Delphi Ravens are a perfect blend of retro and modern, making it a unique band. Despite incorporating a range of styles, the band creates a unique musical blend, leaving a lasting impression on listeners. This band has amassed an impressive following of over 30,000 fans worldwide and garnered over 100,000 streams from their releases. Their music was featured on 3,600 radio shows in 2023, with the majority of them being in the highly competitive US and UK markets. Their music has been played on significant stations like KIIS FM and KLOS FM in Los Angeles, both popular iHeart stations.