Nashville Rock Trio MOM ROCK Release Debut Album
NASHVILLE-BASED ROCK TRIO
MOM ROCK
RELEASE DEBUT EIGHT-TRACK ALBUM
NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MOM ROCK
“MOM ROCK IS THE BEST YOUNG ROCK BAND YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF…”
– Andy Greene, Rolling Stone
Above: ‘Now That’s What I Call Mom Rock’ Album Artwork
NASHVILLE, TN (October 13, 2023) — Nashville-based rock trio, Mom Rock — Curtis Heimburger (vocals, guitar), Tara Maggiulli (bass, vocals) and Wilson Reardon (drums) — craft bouncy rock ‘n’ roll anthems charged up by airtight pop hooks and one-liners. Today, they deliver their debut record, Now That’s What I Call Mom Rock.
Stream / Download Now That’s What I Call Mom Rock here.
“There’s something for everyone on this record,” Tara shares. “We combine a lot of different elements and sounds from various genres. For 25 minutes, we hope you forget about your worries, dance in the kitchen, and have a good time. That’s why we play music.”
EARLY PRAISE FOR NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MOM ROCK:
“…infectiously catchy new single, ‘My Way.’ Boasting hypnotic vocal flows over a dancey and well-produced instrumental… unique transitions keep you engaged through poppy hooks and spot-on production.”
– Havoc Underground, July 7, 2023
“...a sound that feels in equal parts energetic and unique, and a distinctive sense of personality and charm… consistently deliver high octane bangers that showcase the sheer fun and dynamism of their emphatic brand of alternative rock. The latest single from the outfit [Mom Rock] is ‘My Way,’ an explosive and tongue in cheek track… infectiously catchy throughout, saturated full of hard hitting riffs and thoughtful melodies.”
– Kieran Rogers, CLOUT, July 27, 2023
“Mom Rock have done a stellar job of cultivating an organic and ardent following thanks to the personality and charm of their distinctive style and appeal, melding infectious pop rock, themed outfits and renowned, raucous live sets.”
– Kieran Rogers, CLOUT, October 3, 2023
“Mom Rock represents all those staples of rock music that you love and keep coming back to. Their songs are upbeat, positive, and radio-ready…[Now That’s What I Call Mom Rock] features eight rock n’ roll anthems with pleasing pop hooks and the energy of a young band that’s just starting to come into their own.”
– Christopher Gonda, V13, October 11, 2023
Above: Mom Rock; Credit: Kevin & King
(L to R): Tara Maggiulli, Curtis Heimburger, Wilson Reardon
The band’s most recent single, “Real Tough Life” (September 8), radiates with the high-energy of a quintessential Mom Rock tune and the hidden cynicism of classic pop punk songs, the track is a reality check wrapped up in a feel-good groove. The mantra-like refrain, “It’s a real tough life and you only get one try,” ignites before a wild fretboard-burning solo, leaving ample room for head-banging.
The ska-inspired shuffle catapults off the releases of their previous singles, “My Way” and “Close Your Eyes.” “It’s a deceptively dark song disguised as a super dance-y number,” Tara explains. “It’s a tough life, we only get one, so don’t take it too seriously and be as ridiculous and outrageous as possible.” The band seemingly lives this mantra every day, jumping around stages in their matching jumpsuits and unapologetically rocking out until their heart’s content.
On June 30, the trio released the punk rock lead single, “My Way.” Accompanied by an infomercial-style comedic music video, the tune charges out of the gate on a call-and-response between Tara and Curtis, hinging on a hummable and hard-hitting riff and galloping rhythm. The release of “Close Your Eyes” followed the single on August 4, a track that is sure to be blasting from car radios across the country, the bass-line snaking under palm-muted verses before climaxing on a floaty hook.
NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MOM ROCK TRACKLISTING:
“Something New For Free”
“My Way”
“Just So Fun”
“Close Your Eyes”
“Sometimes (I Wish)”
“Scumbag/Wetrag”
“More Than Happy”
“Real Tough Life”
Mom Rock initially came to life back in 2017. As the story goes, the Vancouver-born Curtis met Wilson in class at Berklee College of Music. A year later, Long Island-native and Northeastern student Tara completed the lineup. Together, the musicians bonded over a shared obsession with The Cars and Weezer and quietly buzzed in the local scene. The group performed at the kind of house parties you’d see in turn-of-the-century R-rated comedies, but they immediately stuck out like a sore thumb (in the most coordinated way possible). “Everyone was wearing skinny jeans and flannels, so we looked like The Wiggles with our jumpsuits,” recalls Tara.
During 2019, an impromptu upload of “Conversation” tallied over 1.5 million Spotify streams. On its heels, “Grand Romantic Life” generated north of 3.5 million Spotify streams, followed by the I Wish Every Day Was Today EP [2020] and a song with a happy end EP (2021). They also notably made waves as “Rolling Stone’s 2022 Hot Band” and toured with Spill Canvas in addition to gracing the bills of festivals a la Shaky Knees and Music Midtown.
2023 saw them assemble what would become Now That’s What I Call Mom Rock. “It synthesizes everything we’ve done previously, but in a more grown-up way,” Tara goes on. “We maintained the same catchy and danceable vibe. However, it’s a little more sophisticated. We tried to emulate how you would hear these songs live.”
In the end, heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Some wear capes, while others wear monochromatic jumpsuits, old school baseball uniforms, or matching lunch lady dresses. Mom Rock belongs to the latter category. Their powers may not avert existential catastrophe, but they can certainly rock a basement, boat, club, or festival stage.