The Intemperate Sons open 2026 with a bold cross-genre release, unveiling their cover of Julien-K’s “Photo Voltaire.” The track fuses the band’s alternative hard-rock backbone with the dark, synth-driven atmosphere of the original, reshaping it into something heavy, cinematic, and emotionally charged.
The release features a special appearance by Amir Derakh of Julien-K, whose guitar work and production sensibility add depth and authority. His presence bridges both worlds, grounding the reinterpretation in respect while pushing it into new territory.
The Intemperate Sons formed in Dallas in 2019, built around the Watson family and longtime bassist Mark Marks. Their sound pulls from the brooding weight of Alice in Chains, the swagger of Stone Temple Pilots, and the melodic pull of R.E.M., filtered through a gritty, guitar-forward lens rooted in classic rock spirit.
Their catalog includes ‘The Color Within’ and ‘Dark Day’s Night,’ albums shaped by collaboration and intention. Working with Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh through Frame|Work, and with Tony Franklin on select tracks, the band has refined a style driven by groove, harmony, and unfiltered emotion.
“Photo Voltaire” earns an enthusiastic response for its tension, weight, and atmosphere. It highlights the band’s instinct for honoring source material while carving a distinct identity, reinforcing The Intemperate Sons’ place as a modern alternative rock band built on family, connection, and fearless expression.