PRESS
TINNITIST 9/5/25 – “Swift is a torchbearing siren-warrior of rock.”
“slaps a defibrillator on the city’s long-flatlined Sunset Strip scene, shocking it back from the brink with 100 watts from a Marshall stack, thundering drums, and a vocal that packs a hurricane-strength howl straight from the glory days of ‘70s rock.”
RIVAL magazine 9/6/25 – “Veronica Swift’s voice doesn’t just ride the riffs; it pushes them further.”
“Loud in the best way…a remedy for anyone craving guitars that actually sound like guitars.”
“Shines with polish without losing its edge.”
“The band delivers drama, though it’s the kind that feels earned rather than staged.”
Keep it rock 9/26/25 – “Tight, blues tinged rock on a mission to entertain.”
“Any band that can combine the best parts of some of the best bands of an era AND have a singer with pipes like that deserves to be heard.”
Zillions Magazine (UK) 9/26/25 – “Feels like a resurrection and a revolution.”
“Crackles with hard rock grit filtered through a classic rock foundation and a downright dirty 21st-century attitude.”
“An adrenaline shot to the heart of a genre that some worried had fallen dormant.”
“Veronica Swift is a vocalist and a storm front, a hurricane-force presence, undeniable in charge and relentless. Her delivery ignites the fuse of the song, reincarnating the swagger of 70’s and 80’s behemoths like Led Zeppelin and Van Halen while staking a claim that feels uniquely her own.”
“Dresden Dolls co-founder Brian Viglione adds an art-rock element here. His drumming is a narrative driver, demanding urgency and a bit of theatrical flair. It crackles with Swift, a chemistry that sings through a unity of technique and ferocity.”
“DAME establishes itself as the torchbearers for a sound that can still shake walls and souls. It’s raw, it’s brash, and it demands to be played loudly.”
Radio Castor 9/30/25 – “A true rock manifesto […] With this debut track, DAME opens a new era of theatrical and powerful rock.”
“A call to resilience and determination, reminding us that challenges can be overcome through inner strength.”
“With powerful riffs, a rock n’ roll attitude, and a stage presence inspired by icons like Joan of Arc and Freddie Mercury, the band asserts a free, modern, and bold identity. Their recent, highly acclaimed performance at the Marciac Jazz Festival confirmed their potential to conquer major stages.”
“Get Tough is a true rock manifesto, propelled by Veronica Swift’s powerful vocals […] rooted in the 70s and 80s rock tradition, from Led Zeppelin to Van Halen. More than just a nod to the past, the song is a contemporary reinvention.” “With this debut track, DAME opens a new era of theatrical and powerful rock.”
Roadie Metal 10/1/25 – “Get Tough boasts high energy and creativity, but best of all is the powerful and all-encompassing rock and roll they exude.”
“Vocals that blend lyricism and aggression, yet in a relaxed manner, complement the work.”
“70s Aerosmith would be proud to hear this sound!”
We found new music 10/10/25 – “If you’re tired of the predictable music that dominates the radio and popular albums, DAME will give you exactly what you’re looking for.”
“DAME has crafted something that feels rooted in the golden era of rock and roll, yet distinctly modern.” “Raw, authentic, and exactly what every rock band should strive for.”
The Independent SPirits 11/4/25 – “this could be the anthem that reignites classic rock’s sparkle.”
“DAME delivers a thrilling surge of glam-tinged rock that feels both familiar and fresh.”
“wears its influences so proudly yet refuses to lean on them for comfort.”
Plastic Mag (UK) 3/21/26 – “DAME exists as both a band and a fully formed world, shaped by the vision of Veronica Swift and brought to life through a collision of history, performance and sound.”
Soaplife Magazine 4/21/26 – “DAME offers a song that feels both old and new at once.” “Fun but also serious.” “An anthem for anyone who has ever felt out of place with their time.”
“The production has a vintage swagger that shines through while still being sharp and modern.”
Foxfire Magazine 4/24/26 – “Classic brilliance that sends you back in time without leaving you feeling stuck.” “Mixing personality and accuracy from the first note.” “Made for bigger stages.”
“Playfully rebellious and embraces the idea of not quite fitting in.”
La Caverna 4/24/26 – “where time does not fit and identity remains floating between versions of oneself. … A lucid, almost resigned melancholy, exploring that feeling of not belonging to the present or to the expectations of others.”
“Their lyrics are direct but loaded with layers: talks about social masks, about how we show edited fragments while the world responds to that incomplete illusion. There is a constant tension between what you are, what you appear and what you sell to survive. The verse about being ‘like unread pages of a second-hand book’ encapsulates that invisibility with painful precision.”
“An honest portrait of alienation, where the greatest conflict is not the world but finding a place within it.”