Rx Bandits

Rx Bandits — alternative artist from US.

Emerging from Orange County's ska-punk scene, RX Bandits, originally known as Pharmaceutical Bandits, showcased musical evolution and bold lyrical stances, led…

Influence: 53.23% Fanbase: 30.93% Trending: 64.37% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 62.13% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-08

21,768

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-08

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 20:54:48 UTC

Genres

alternativealternative

Biography

Emerging from Orange County's ska-punk scene, RX Bandits, originally known as Pharmaceutical Bandits, showcased musical evolution and bold lyrical stances, led by frontman Matt Embree. As the band grew to a six-member lineup, they released albums like Halfway Between Here & There and Progress, solidifying their progressive sound and social commentary. With lineup changes and label shifts, RX Bandits continued to push boundaries, culminating in the release of Resignation in 2003, which showcased a departure from ska towards reggae and post-hardcore influences.

Following a hiatus announcement in 2011, RX Bandits returned with renewed vigor, embarking on tours and releasing new music, including the EP The Resignation and the album Gemini, Her Majesty. Evolving into a four-piece lineup, the band maintained their musical integrity and commitment to societal discourse, cementing their status as innovators within the alternative rock scene.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-08

Rx Bandits has momentum with 25-34 & 18-24 audiences—particularly in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. A heavily male (76%) profile supports collaborations that trade on identity and lifestyle. Youtube provides the headline exposure at 59,665 avg views per post, and Instagram keeps engagement compounding. Audience overlap with Ampeg, MOOG, Live Nation signals obvious wins in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. For marketers, it’s the rare combination of fit, frequency, and flair.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Rx Bandits score 7.08% — Very Strong bucket.

Brand: AmpegBrand: MOOGBrand: Live Nation

Followers:21,768

Engagements:1,541

Rate:7.1%

Posts:348

Avg Likes:1,516

Avg Comments:63

Avg Views:59,665

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 21,768 · Engagements 1,541 · Rate 7.1% Posts 348 · Views 59,665 · Avg Likes 1,516 · Avg Comments 63 · Avg Views 59,665	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 42% 18-24: 42% 35-44: 12% 13-17: 3%	Largest: 25-34 (42%); next: 18-24 (42%)
Gender Split	Female: 24% Male: 76% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (76%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (79%) UNITED KINGDOM (4%) BRAZIL (4%) CANADA (2%) MEXICO (1%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (79%), UNITED KINGDOM (4%), BRAZIL (4%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 977 avg likes/post · Youtube: 59,665 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 59,665 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 977 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg

Score: 62.13

MOOG

Score: 28.17

Live Nation

Score: 22.24

Pro Tools

Score: 19.65

Akai

Score: 14.59

Ableton

Score: 11.61

Coors

Score: 10.61

Sennheiser

Score: 9.68

Amazon Music

Score: 8.51

Jameson

Score: 7.59

Columbia Pictures

Score: 7.47

Spotify Music

Score: 6.89

Brand	Category	Score
Ampeg		62.13
MOOG		28.17
Live Nation		22.24
Pro Tools		19.65
Akai		14.59
Ableton		11.61
Coors		10.61
Sennheiser		9.68
Amazon Music		8.51
Jameson		7.59
Columbia Pictures		7.47
Spotify Music		6.89
Taco Bell		6.66
Pilsner Urquell		6.65
DeLorean Motor Company		6.64
Kickstarter		5.87
Coachella		5.55
Paramount Pictures		5.48
Capcom		5.46
NHL		5.43
Nickelodeon		5.39
Bud Light		5.07
Lollapalooza		4.74
Sega		4.69
Pacific Northwest Wonderland		4.60
Comedy Central		4.56
Power Rangers		4.34
iHeartRadio Music Awards		4.34
Verizon		4.29
Nintendo		4.26
Fallout		4.22
SoundCloud		4.19
Star Wars		4.17
Showtime		4.01
Oculus		3.85
Final Fantasy		3.83
Vans		3.77
Gillette		3.62
Chipotle Mexican Grill		3.59
Bethesda Softworks		3.53
Budweiser		3.53
Beats Electronics		3.47
AMC		3.45
Guinness		3.40
Pokemon Go		3.30
MTV		3.24
Cadillac		3.22
Acura		3.14
Gundam		3.13
ESPN		3.12