new RETURN TO EARTH release

Chris Pennie, Brett Aveni and Ron Scalzo follow up 2022’s critically acclaimed album, Oblivion with a new 4-song release that signifies another stylistic change for the band.

RTE goes full synthwave on OCTAVIUS — out everywhere MAY 10

  • Independent Minded podcast with Castle Black

    Castle Black

    Ron talks with Brooklyn duo Castle Black about touring with dogs, tap dancing, teaching calculus and releasing their first full-length album.

  • Independent Minded podcast with Alice Merton

    Alice Merton

    Ron talks with Alice Merton about the success of 'No Roots', starting a record label, being a good person, betting on herself, and loving The Alan Parsons Project.

  • Independent Minded podcast with Rob Drabkin

    Rob Drabkin

    Ron talks with Denver musician Rob Drabkin about picking guitar over science, channeling Bob Ross, selling biscuits, singing the national anthem, and making Spring In December.

  • Independent Minded with Jesse Daniel Edwards

    Jesse Daniel Edwards

    Ron talks with Nashville musician Jesse Daniel Edwards about celebrating piano rock, being a pirate, the benefits of busking, and the bold transformation that led to Violensia.