“Their debut seven-songer… negotiates a gargantuan alterna-rock/post-punk pact… [like] Catherine Wheel’s guitar sound on Chrome, unafraid of dramatic emo… passages.” - Jack Rabid
— The Big Takeover
BIO
Self-described as “a glorious racket of rock n roll,” Riot For Romance was formed in 2020 by three longtime musicians and friends based in three different states. With over 20 years of collective experience releasing music and history of charting, touring, and promoting, Jason Hansen, Kelly Nunn, and Brett Miotti have forged another success with this latest band. Their self-titled debut EP released on Steadfast Records received acclaim, including a spot on critic Jack Rabid’s “Best of 2022” list in The Big Takeover Magazine. In 2024, the band began releasing a collection of songs threaded by theme that have garnered attention with positive reviews and placement on Spotify Editorial playlists. Together with a selection of new songs, the collection is being pressed to vinyl and set to release February 14, 2025 on Steadfast Records. The new LP titled, “Learning to Unburden Myself,” is sure to build on Riot For Romance’s impact on indie music.
what are they saying?
“Theirs is a narrative punctuated not by the destination but by the exploration itself. It is a reminder that in an era where music often feels transient, there remain those who are dedicated to the album as an art form, a collection of chapters that together tell a story greater than the sum of its parts.”
— Medium.com
“One of [Riot For Romance’s] new arrivals is a stunning cover of Radiohead’s OK Computer single ‘Karma Police,’ which is reimagined in the band’s signature style, incorporating emotional vocal performance as well as roaring music that won’t leave a single soul untouched."
— Bobby Braunstein, groovytracks.com
“...formed from a swirling confection of post-punk and shoegaze roots...the sound will appeal to fans of post-hardcore, emo, and alt-rock firebrands...”
— Jack Rabid, The Big Takeover
“Excellent indie rock from a band that have a unique style yet have songs that are memorable and instantly engaging.”
— Brandon Jones, Indie Vision Music
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