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Queen City Rising in the Press
Coverage, features, and interviews from around the web.
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Plastic Magazine (UK)·October 11, 2026
Interview: Alternative Rock from Queen City Rising
"Rock never died. It just got quiet. I'm here to turn it back up." A full interview with Mike Paris on his musical story, the making of 'A Drug Life Indeed,' and what's next for Queen City Rising.
Karl Is My Unkle·October 9, 2026
Queen City Rising Confronts Addiction, Grief and the Human Cost of Loss with 'A Drug Life Indeed'
"We immediately connect with the raw authenticity and the emotional gravity of the songwriting. Artist Mike Paris feels like a self-realized soul who places real people at the centre of his narrative."
Edgar Allan Poets·October 9, 2026
Queen City Rising – 'A Drug Life Indeed' Review
"The song immerses listeners in a psychedelic and intense journey... The artist's honesty provides a refreshing perspective in a genre often overshadowed by superficial themes."
Music On The Rox·October 12, 2026
Queen City Rising – 'A Drug Life Indeed'
"'A Drug Life Indeed' is a heartfelt, hard-hitting alternative rock single that pairs a strong groove with real compassion, and it's an impressive step forward for Queen City Rising."
Lost in the Manor (UK)·October 14, 2026
LITM Rock Picks Featuring The Stray Lions, The Elusives and More
"His vocals are deliberately raw and unpolished; he uses his raspy vocals and conversational singing style to convey the pain, heartbreak and compassion... Paris never once tries to moralize; the track only has pure empathy."
Edgar Allan Poets·August 13, 2026
Queen City Rising – 'We the People' Review
"The guitars roar, and the emotions conveyed are raw and instinctive... A beautiful guitar solo emerges after approximately two minutes and five seconds; it is lengthy and intense, leaving listeners breathless."
Plastic Magazine (UK)·August 19, 2026
Queen City Rising Releases New Single 'We the People'
"It's another example of Mike turning observation into expression, using rock music as a way to respond to what's happening around him in dramatic fashion."
Beach House Magazine·August 23, 2026
Queen City Rising – 'We the People'
"I completely love this release, and anyone who appreciates genuine, loud rock music should definitely check out the previous release from Queen City Rising to hear how the project started out."