What started as a creative catch-all for Cody Votolato (The Blood Brothers, Telekenesis, Head Wound City) has morphed into one of 2022’s breakout bands: J.R. SLAYER (pronounced jay-arr, not junior) “I think the world is gonna die before I do,” Votolato sings on their new single and the title track to their debut EP, Not Rotten. “And if that’s true, I just want to spend the rest of my time right here, sitting next to you.” Produced by Will Yip and out via his label Memory Music on September 9 Read more on