Louis Emory and The Reckless Few Tease ‘The Siege’ EP with “Prophets Said”

There are songs that come and go, and then there are songs that stay with you, lingering like the echoes of a classic rock radio station fading into the night. “Prophets Said,” the latest single from Louis Emory and The Reckless Few, is exactly that—a modern rock anthem with the heart and soul of a ’70s classic, taken straight from the vault of the greats.

Emory, a Troy, NY-based singer-songwriter with a knack for storytelling that rivals his heroes, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison, channels an electrifying mix of grit, melody, and raw emotion into “Prophets Said.” The track, recorded with longtime collaborators Tim Lynch and Bob Boyer at The Recording Company and mixed by Shelly Yakus (John Lennon, The Band, Tom Petty), showcases the kind of rock n’ roll that doesn’t just demand to be heard—it demands to be felt.

Lyrically, “Prophets Said” is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful look at love that has run its course. With lines like “We were just ships passing in the night / Flames dancing in eternal vibes,” Emory captures the bittersweet realization that some relationships are fated to end—but that doesn’t make them any less meaningful.

Emory comments:

“I’ve always been into history and the idea of prophets or oracles. But in this song, the ‘prophets’ are the good friends who tell you when something’s over, even when you don’t want to hear it.”

The song’s driving electric guitars, haunting organ swells, and Emory’s smoky, Petty-esque vocals create a dynamic blend of classic rock energy and modern storytelling—a sound that has drawn praise from industry veterans:

Greg Richling, former Grammy-winning bassist for The Wallflowers, states:

“Louis Emory is writing top-shelf, catchy, meaningful rock and roll songs at a time when this type of music that champions perseverance, positivity, and the human spirit is sorely lacking. He’s right up there with the best of them. ‘Prophets Said’ is a prime example.”

Shelly Yakus, Former Chief Engineer and VP of A&M Records, comments:

“Louis Emory has the melody, the words, and is now! I believe he is one of the most promising unsigned artists of our time.”

Author, former writer for CREEM, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Crawdaddy Larry Ratso Sloman simply says:

“Nice cut! Solid production.”

“Prophets Said” is the lead single from Emory’s upcoming EP, The Siege, a collection of songs that further cement his signature fusion of timeless rock, heartfelt lyrics, and stadium-sized hooks.

The song’s music video, shot in the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica, Italy, reflects the song’s themes of loss, resilience, and reflection. The cover art, captured at the same location, paints a moody yet hopeful scene—Emory standing among volcanic black bricks, caught between darkness and light, much like the song’s emotional pull.

Emory and The Reckless Few aren’t just making music—they’re reviving the spirit of rock n’ roll, one melody at a time. For fans of Petty, Dylan, and classic Americana storytelling, The Siege is a must-listen.

Louis Emory and The Reckless Few ‘Prophets Said’ single artwork