The Secret Agents, a Los Angeles area band that has all the swing and swagger of a 60s spy film, have released a new single. Called The Heist, this original piece has the vibe of a theme song for a 60s heist film. It has groovy solos, a rockin’ bassline, and brings the story of the song to life by inspiring the listener’s imagination.
“This song is like stepping into a lost scene from a ‘60s heist film—full of intrigue
swagger, and a touch of danger,” says Agent Milan (Mark Kopitzke), Lead Singer of The
Secret Agents. “I wanted to create something that pays homage to the greats but still
keeps audiences twisting in 2025,” explains songwriter Agent Stockholm (Sean
O’Kelley).
The band shared that this song is inspired “by the golden era of espionage thrillers and the cool sophistication of legends like Lalo Schifrin and John Barry.” It will get your toe tapping and make you want to don your finest cocktail outfit for a night on the town… with perhaps a Martini Mama?
The release of The Heist is the first of multiple that The Secret Agents will be releasing in the coming months. This comes ahead of the full digital release of their first album, which is also called The Heist. The full album includes 12 fantastic tracks, six of which are Sean O’Kelley originals. This also includes their hit song Martini Mama. They feature incredibly talented vocalists Mark Kopitzke (Glenn Miller Orchestra) and Eva Mikhailovna (Post-Modern Jukebox). The album is currently available on physical disc and digital downloads at The Secret Agents performances and the band’s Bandcamp.
The Secret Agents recently performed during the Disney Festival of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort during the 2024 holiday season. They attracted both new and old fans during their run at Disney California Adventure and proved to be quite popular. Shortly after, they performed at Campus Jax where they had a release party for their album The Heist.
The Heist single can be heard anywhere that music is streaming. Below is the song as found on Apple Music:
The following performers can be heard on The Heist album:
- Vocals – Mark Kopitzke & Eva Mikahilovna
- Saxophone, Flute, Piano & Organ: Sean O’Kelley
- Trombone: Abdullah Ebrahim
- Guitar: Benjamin Thomas
- Bass: Mackenzie Leighton
- Drums: Anthony Ty Johnson
- Percussion: Ira Grylack
The band also released Sleigh Ride as a single last year. Be sure to subscribe to The Secret Agents wherever you can find them so you don’t miss any of their upcoming releases or performances. This band is known as the “the city’s premier purveyors of ‘60s-inspired Jazz, spy Cinema soundscapes, and infectious Pop, Rock and R&B.” They can be found at the following locations:
- Instagram: @thesecretagentsband
- Facebook: facebook.com/thesecretagentsband
- Website: thesecretagentsband.com
- Bandcamp: thesecretagentsband.bandcamp.com
What do you think of The Secret Agents and this new single? Have you been able to see this band in person yet? If not, we hope you will soon get to experience the thrilling fun that is The Secret Agents LIVE!
