Rockford is a 3piece powerhouse blending Alternative, Rock, Grunge and Pop into headbanging and danceable songs. The bandname is derived from the birthplace of singer/guitarist Niels Schmitz in Rockford, Illinois.
They formed in 2018 and signed their first record deal in 2021 with indie label Grunge Pop Records. Their debut album “BROKEN RECORDS” was released on 01-01-2023.
The record was recorded and mixed by Patrick Delabie and the band at his legendary Recording Studio 195 Wernhout, Netherlands.
Multiple single releases reached number 1 status in the Indie Charts on IndieXL and were featured on KINK FM. A few singles were also featured in various Spotify playlists and played on independent radio stations abroad.
The bandmembers were heavily influenced by bands like QOTSA, Radiohead, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Screaming Trees, dEUS, Tool, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilot and the mighty Pantera.
As of 2026 they are in the studio recording their second album.
The release is scheduled for the fall of 2026
