Because Rock 'n' Roll Wasn't Built in a Day

Meet Arthur Lamonica, the guy who made NYC's late 70s new wave scene shirt up and take notice with his band The Shirts. But hey, why stop at one iconic band when you can start another? Enter Rome 56, where Arthur teams up with his wife Kathleen Lamonica to prove that musical chemistry isn't just for teenagers in garages.

Think of Rome 56 as the love child of CBGB's heyday and your cool aunt's vinyl collection. Their 2022 album Days Of Carefree Living under Think Like A Key Music wasn't just a comeback; it was a "where have you been all my life?" moment for ears everywhere.

But wait, there's more! 2024 brings us Paradise Is Free, an album that's part New York grit, part Amsterdam charm, and 100% earworm material. It's like they threw power pop, new wave, and roots rock into a blender and hit 'puree on awesome'.

Rome 56 isn't just bridging the gap between past and present; they're building a musical superhighway with rest stops at "Catchy Chorus Central" and "Hook City". It's proof that Arthur Lamonica's songwriting chops aren't just intact – they're bench-pressing melodies and doing sit-ups with harmonies.

So, whether you're a die-hard fan of The Shirts or you just like your music with a side of timeless cool, Rome 56 is here to remind you that great tunes, like fine wine and dad jokes, only get better with age.

And remember kids, in Rome 56, all roads lead to rock 'n' roll. No toga required!