Tony & The Kiki Dazzle With High-Octane Brilliance On “Keep Shinin' On,” A Powerful, Passionate Triumph
- STAFF
- May 24
- 3 min read
By: Staff
An exhilarating burst of glam-fueled empowerment that demands to be seen, heard, and celebrated
We woke up this morning, not realizing we were gonna find one of the best new bands to come our way, but with "Keep Shinin' On" and Tony & The Kiki, we think we can say that it happened!
Seeing that there was also an Official YouTube video for "Keep Shinin' On," we headed right over to YouTube, and the opening chant of an anthemic call was automatically next level. It immediately put this band on the next tier.
With an exciting, blasting beat, lead singer Anthony Alfaro launches into the performance, and it’s a beautiful, sexy, and passionate performance that we loved. The smooth, sultry delivery and windblown hair against an electric blue backdrop was just the perfect way to start this song. Guitars come in blazing, cutting through the noise with a distorted resonance that was exhilarating.
When we hit the rooftop and the full band is in swing, it’s about as thrilling as you can get. Tony & The Kiki bring so many essences and flavors from generations past, but what also stands out is how they inject a completely new, contemporary edge. It’s something we forgot we didn’t have anymore.
Anthony Alfaro also redefines the idea of a powerful vocal delivery. When the whole band joins together to scream out:
“One love one mind”
It’s a tantalizing and empowering sensation that deserves to be screamed from the rooftops. If you’re watching this video, you’ll see it literally is, because Tony & The Kiki leave no stone unturned. They are paving a path of reshaping the industry by dropping powerhouse releases like this.
There’s an unmistakable throwback energy that calls to the golden era of MTV, a time when music videos defined culture. Tony & The Kiki harness that energy with sheer brilliance.
Alfaro also brings a commanding and charged presence, especially when the whispered interlude hits with the lyrics:
“What was that about? They carried you out thought you down for the count but baby, you’re the type who count them out.”
Following that moment is a scream that rises to an electrifying climax, powerful and piercing, blanketing everything in its path. It’s radiant, raw, and totally unforgettable. We can only imagine what witnessing Anthony Alfaro and Tony & The Kiki live must be like. It’s undoubtedly a show-stopper.
We have to give a huge shoutout to everything in this video: from the band’s exuberant, tight performance; to the production elements, including thrilling costume changes; to the expert video edits that make the song stick in your head for days. And finally, to Alfaro’s lead performance and Rodney Bush’s dazzling keytar solo that tie it all together with shining perfection.
We’re so excited to have found them and can’t wait to hear more from Tony & The Kiki!
Tony & The Kiki’s “Keep Shinin' On” is a thrilling, genre-blending knockout that radiates pure, unapologetic power.
Tony & The Kiki are a New York City-based glam-rock band turning heads with their eclectic, genre-bending sound. Formed in 2021 after a decade-long friendship, co-founders Anthony Alfaro, vocalist, and Rodney Bush, keyboardist and keytar soloist, have quickly established themselves as bold innovators with a sonic palette as vibrant as their visual flair.
Signed to the Australian indie label Tomboi Records in 2024, the group has already racked up over 100,000 streams and is cultivating a passionate, global fanbase. Known for their gender-expansive, theatrically charged energy, Tony & The Kiki blend disco, rock, and pop in a way that feels both nostalgic and undeniably fresh. Their commitment to creating a space for radical joy and queer empowerment sets them apart from their peers.
Make sure to playlist, stream, and share “Keep Shinin' On” by Tony & The Kiki.
