After conquering NYC's new wave scene with The Shirts, Arthur Lamonica could have rested on his laurels—instead, he found his perfect musical partner in wife Kathleen Lamonica and created something even better. Rome 56 represents the kind of creative partnership that happens when experience meets fresh inspiration, crafting songs that feel both timeless and urgently contemporary. Their sound bridges Arthur's CBGB credentials with sophisticated songcraft that draws from power pop, roots rock, and new wave without being trapped by any single genre. Think Like A Key Music's release of Days Of Carefree Living (2022) introduced a band that understood how to make nostalgia feel like discovery, while Paradise Is Free (2024) confirms Rome 56 as masters of the perfectly crafted hook. Whether channeling New York's gritty energy or Amsterdam's laid-back charm, the Lamonicas create music that proves the best rock partnerships aren't just about chemistry—they're about two people pushing each other toward songs neither could write alone. Rome 56 reminds us that sometimes the most exciting new bands are built on decades of knowing exactly what great music should sound like.