The singer-songwriter Mary Strand embraces her raw, garage rock roots on this bold holiday anthem “I Wanna Believe“.
The American musician and author Mary Strand hails from Minneapolis and can write songs, books, and play the guitar.
Mary Strand, who used to be a lawyer but is now a rock singer, drops a fun punk blast with her new song “I Wanna Believe.” Strand’s first record, Golden Girl, was a strange mix of rock and power pop.
Now, she’s diving headfirst into punk and garage rock, which is a change in style that fans can’t wait to hear.
With its heavy beats, jingling sleigh bells, and wild guitar jam that Strand calls “the sound of Santa’s sleigh spinning out of control,” the song is a strong, defiant holiday hymn.
Now that Strand is getting ready to release her second album, she’s going back to her rock roots with a new Christmas song that will quickly become a classic in the scene.
The lyrics of Strand have a raw, emotional quality that cuts through the track’s high-energy sounds. Her words are a nice change from the sugary feelings that are usually connected with Christmas music because they talk about what a girl really wants from Santa this year.
“The Garage” goes on a lovely musical trip with Mary Strand, her son Jack Strand, Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum, Mark Wade of The Melismatics, and herself.
Ryan Smith and Mark Wade’s catchy vocal harmonies give “I Wanna Believe” an extra layer of rough, punk attitude.
With a punk twist, her songs talk about holiday wishes. She avoids using overused phrases and instead goes for a more rebellious take on Christmas themes.
This method fits well with the sonic direction of the song, making for a complete and real punk experience.
This is a new sound for Strand, who is best known for her power pop-infused debut record Golden Girl. “I Wanna Believe” was heavily inspired by bands like The Ramones, The Strokes, and The Muffs.
The singer-songwriter has been working on a rough, guitar-driven sound that brings out her punk feelings, and she now performs with her band Mary Strand & The Garage.
Her band is becoming more rock, so they’ve simplified their creative process and are now taking more musical chances with their new work.
Strand is still writing novels and making music at the same time. The song “I Wanna Believe” shows an exciting change in Strand’s sound.
This lively Christmas song is sure to please both punk fans and people who have never heard punk before.