20K Rio Reveals Blazing New EP, Burn After Reading
20K Rio Reveals Blazing New EP, Burn After Reading, Shares Title-Track
Los, Angeles, CA — Modern-rock band, 20K Rio, are sharing their powerhouse new EP, Burn After Reading via Orenda Music on August 1. Alongside this announcement comes the release of the title-track. The EP features recently released singles, “Stand For Less,” “Honey I Don’t Wanna Know” and “The Flood,” all of which showcases a new era after their 2024 EP Lost a Little.
“Burn After Reading” is a polished track that exudes an overcast of electrifying melodies. 20K Rio showcases vulnerability within their lyrics, opening a window into their lives for their fans and new listeners to connect with.
“”Burn After Reading” is a dark, thrilling love anthem about unwavering loyalty, even in the face of chaos. Inspired by a real-life letter tied to a notorious murder titled “Burn After Reading” the track blends intense emotion with cinematic storytelling. Sounding as if The Weeknd and Panic! at the Disco were to blend their artistry, this song is a gripping fit for alt-pop/rock, dark pop, and indie thrill playlists. This is devotion at its most dangerous.” – 20K Rio
“Burn After Reading is a personal diary from frontman Tommy Lloyd written in the form of 5 songs, giving listeners an inside look into the raw and intimate topics of his life including personal relationships, internal battles, and temptations and desires. As a listener, Burn After Reading feels as if you are getting an exclusive look on the inside, receiving information only people in the inner circle of 20K Rio would gain. This EP is an act of extending trust to 20K Rio’s listeners, giving them sensitive information and asking them to “burn” it once received.” – 20K Rio
20K Rio has had a sudden spike in popularity, while at Coachella, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong pulled lead vocalist, Tommy Lloyd, on stage to play “Good Riddance” with the iconic punk band. See a full interview on the experience via KTLA News.
About 20K Rio: 20K Rio is the high-energy modern rock duo formed by Tommy Lloyd and Luke Caro who first met at a backyard show in Southern California. Sharing a common desire to move past their previous musical projects, the duo set out to find a new sound that reflected their unique creative vision, ultimately defining the 20K Rio brand. Blending modern rock with 80’s synth beats, gritty grunge pop, and unhinged guitar solos, their music draws inspiration from artists like Muse and Montell Fish for their instrumental complexity, and artists like The Weeknd and Justin Timberlake for their vocal melodies. With an unforgettable live show and sound that is both bold and innovative, 20K Rio is quickly creating a new wave in an alternative scene that desperately needs one.
