Los Angeles based alternative/grunge rock band Return to Dust (Matty Joseph, Graham Stanush, Sebastian Gonzalez, London Hudson ) has
already scripted a karmic saga that traverses decades, pays homage to the past, and plants its roots firmly in the future.
Listening within their sonic universe is like time-traveling to the halcyon days of the ’90s grunge era. Their sound, influenced by
heavyweights of the time, reverberates with the echoes of Deftones, Alice In Chains, and the soul of Nirvana — but, their
brilliance doesn’t stop there. The band draws inspiration from a diverse palette, blending in bits from bands like The Cure,
Metallica, and Cage The Elephant , molding them into their own unique musical tapestry.
Return to Dust breathes life into a sound that feels both genuine and tailor-made to encapsulate the essence of a bygone era,
leaving fans awash in nostalgia. Yet, it’s not merely a mimicry of the past; instead, it’s a fusion of the old and the new — an
alchemy that conjures a sound distinctly their own. At the core are alluring bass lines (Stanush), gritty guitar riffs (Gonzalez,
Joseph) and dual lead vocals (Joseph, Stanush) that harmonize and intertwine, weaving an ethereal soundscape that resonates
with raw emotion and unyielding energy. It’s a moody concoction that pays homage to an iconic era while fearlessly exploring
uncharted territories. Return to Dust beckons audiences into their world, where the past and present converge, igniting a fervor
that keeps the flames of grunge alive.
Return to Dust found its meteoric rise propelled by a chance encounter with none other than the illustrious producer Jim
Kaufman (Helmet, Everclear, Night Riots). Under Kaufman’s mentorship, the band’s raw talent began to soar. During the darkest
days of the pandemic, when the world stood still, Return to Dust seized the opportunity to channel their collective energy into
crafting something profound. The result was their debut EP, a mesmerizing creation titled ‘The Black Road .’ It was a labor of love
and dedication that not only transcended the barriers of personal growth, but also etched the band’s name into the future of rock.