Free Machine, the passion project that brings together a group of friends, has just released the lyric video for their track So Long Now, taken from their debut album Dead Echoes. Known for their 90s-inspired grunge sound and raw, unfiltered approach to music-making, Free Machine delivers a powerful anthem that connects deeply with fans of the genre.
 
So Long Now embodies the spirit of grunge, with influences from legends like Soundgarden, Nirvana, and Big Wreck. As the band explains, “Listening to way too much Nirvana, Big Wreck and Soundgarden, I picked up the guitar and just had this ‘uplifting, uptempo feeling in my gut’ and just went with it. Next thing that opening riff hit me… and we were off,” says Free Machine’s guitarist Clint Jurgens.
 
The track, which touches on the theme of cutting ties with a negative presence, speaks to the challenge of ending relationships where one person has been doing all the emotional heavy lifting. “There are good memories, but you were the only one that was pulling their weight, and you finally made the call to end it,” says the band. “Though this sounds like a relationship, it’s actually about a former bandmate who never valued the friendship as much as we did.”

Fans will experience the dynamic contrasts of the track – from the catchy main riff that kicks off the song to the off-time, top string melody of the verse. The bridge offers a departure from the familiar, showing just how Free Machine allows the music to take them where it feels it needs to go.

“We love the contrast of the uptempo feel with the deeper emotional message,” says Clint. “It’s a feel-good 90s anthem about disengaging with the nonsense in your life.”
 
Free Machine’s debut album Dead Echoes is a testament to their passion for crafting authentic rock music, and the band’s approach to songwriting and recording is equally unconventional. With no members ever meeting in person, the entire album was created remotely, driven by their shared love for 90s grunge. The result is an album that captures the essence of what it means to make music purely for the love of it.
 
As the band describes it, “The whole thing is a project for like-minded fans who just want to enjoy good music. There’s no bigger picture, no marketing pushes, just the joy of sharing our sound.”

Buy and stream the debut album at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/freemachine1/dead-echoes

Independent grunge-rock collective FREE MACHINE release their latest single and accompanying lyric video ‘Black Seasons’, offering listeners a deeply emotional and sonically rich experience. Born from a shared love of ‘90s alternative rock, the band’s newest track serves as both an homage to their influences and a poignant reflection on personal loss.
 
Free Machine is more than just a band—it’s a passion project crafted by four ex-musicians who left the gig and tour scene behind but never lost their love for creating music. Drawing inspiration from legends like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam, the band members—Glenn Bradford (vocals, mixing), Clint Jurgens (guitar), Bryan Nicol (drums), and Brendan Haupt (bass)—collaborated remotely to craft their debut EP, proving that distance is no barrier when the vision is clear.
 
Musically, the new single Black Seasons is “somewhat of the inspired lovechild of Black Hole Sun and Chris Cornell’s solo hit Seasons,” according to the band. The lyrics were influenced by a powerful scene from the film Wind River, where a grieving Native American father learns to cope with the devastating loss of his daughter.

“The song is about the loss of someone very close and the pain we all go through when we experience such an event,” says Free Machine. “But the message is meant to be about how you will hurt, yet keep those memories close, and eventually, you will be able to revisit them with a smile.”

For Free Machine, songwriting begins with the music. “Once I had that intro, it immediately spawned the epic and moody feel that the rest of the song just had to follow,” explains guitarist Clint Jurgens. “The chorus was pretty much served up to me on a platter at that point. The bridge was an exciting challenge—breaking from what had been a steady emotional build, we wanted it to reflect the struggle of letting go, pushing toward the final send-off.”
 
Unlike most bands launching an album, Free Machine is taking a different approach. “There is no ‘bigger picture’ here,” they say. “No marketing pushes, no endless promo runs, no events or concerts. This is simply about making good music and sharing it with like-minded rock fans.”

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Emerging from the depths of their 90s rock nostalgia, FREE MACHINE has released the official lyric video for their heavy-hitting single, Newborn Wreckage, taken from their recently launched debut album, Dead Echoes. The track embodies the band’s raw, unapologetic tribute to the grunge era, drawing on influences from Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Temple of the Dog.
 
Formed as a passion project between two sets of longtime friends, Free Machine is not just a band — it’s a collaboration born purely out of love for the music that shaped them. Featuring Glenn Bradford (vocals, mixing), Clint Jurgens (guitar), Bryan Nicol (drums), and Brendan Haupt (bass), the band’s approach to writing and recording has been entirely remote. Without ever being in the same room together, they have crafted an EP that feels as cohesive and authentic as any live jam session.
 
“Newborn Wreckage was the first song written for this project, and its success was what ultimately pushed us to expand from a single track into a full-fledged EP,” says guitarist Clint Jurgens. “That evil, heavy, trudging main riff came first—maybe as a result of all the pent-up frustration during the Covid lockdowns. It just had this weight to it, a burden that needed to be carried.”

Lyrically, Newborn Wreckage explores the turmoil of doomed relationships—whether personal or creative. The song captures the universal struggle of trying to fix what’s broken, even when deep down, one knows it’s beyond repair. “You always think you can make it work. You always try. But sometimes, you have to face the truth—you were part of the wreckage too,” reflects vocalist Glenn Bradford.

Sonically, the track embraces the essence of 90s grunge with a deep, sludgy main riff and open-C guitar tuning, a nod to Soundgarden’s Pretty Noose and Burden in My Hand. “I wanted that suffocating heaviness in the verses to set up the chorus—a moment of self-reflection,” adds Jurgens. “It needed that release, that fleeting sense of clarity.”
 
With Newborn Wreckage, Free Machine delivers a track that can be described in five words: A trudging burden of doom and gloom.

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FREE MACHINE, a passion-driven music project forged by two sets of friends united by a shared love of ’90s grunge, is thrilled to release their new single, “The Comedown”, alongside a lyric video. The track is a standout from their recently released debut album Dead Echoes, which pays homage to the iconic rock sounds of the MTV era.
 
Free Machine isn’t your typical band. Comprising four former gigging musicians who have left the touring scene behind, this group embodies a deep, authentic love for the music of their youth. Inspired by the sounds of Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Temple of the Dog, Big Wreck, and Pearl Jam, Free Machine’s music is a time capsule of grunge nostalgia.

“Creating this album was about challenging ourselves to craft songs we’d want to listen to,” shares the band. “It’s about recapturing the spirit of throwing on a cassette or CD and rocking out to something real and timeless.”

What makes Free Machine’s project truly remarkable is their approach. The entire album was created remotely, with all four members writing, jamming, and recording independently. Despite the distance, their shared passion and a clear vision for ‘90s-inspired rock resulted in a cohesive and striking debut album.
 
Built on a hypnotic, groove-laden riff reminiscent of Soundgarden’s raw energy and Alice in Chains’ haunting depth, “The Comedown” explores themes of release and self-expression. “The chorus puts you in a dream-like state, contrasting beautifully with the attitude-loaded verses,” says the band.

Lyrically, the track reflects a rebellious yet laid-back perspective on personal freedom. “It’s about tuning out the noise of judgment and just enjoying the little moments of release,” explains Free Machine. “Whether it’s unwinding after a long week or escaping the pressures of others’ expectations, the message is simple: do your thing and let others do theirs.”
 
Free Machine emphasizes that this is a project built solely for the love of music. There are no grand tours, massive promo pushes, or endless marketing campaigns—just a group of musicians creating music they’re passionate about and sharing it with like-minded fans.

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