Brooklyn-based trio Gooseberry, formed in 2019, melds alternative rock, indie, and blues to craft their distinctive sound. Comprising Asa Daniels (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass), the band has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams. In August 2023, Gooseberry released their sophomore effort, Validate Me, a testament to an alternative rock sound that is uniquely their own. The record exemplifies their signature sound, with Daniels’s dynamic songwriting, Rossington’s powerful drumming, and Hammond’s melodic bass lines. Following the release, they embarked on The Validation Tour, including a packed-out headline show at NYC’s iconic Bowery Ballroom.
In April, Gooseberry announced their debut full-length album, All My Friends Are Cattle. This debut full-length record represents Gooseberry’s most ambitious project yet, showcasing the expansive distance they cover, from punch-you-in-the-mouth punk rock to lyrically driven singer-songwriter to atmospheric prog rock.
Deciding which songs will act as singles for an upcoming LP is challenging work. For Gooseberry, they went with the chugging and grunge-influenced poetry of “Dying To Meet You.” The single from their forthcoming debut LP blends the romantic longing of a power rock ballad with the murky textures and explosive crescendos of modern post-punk. Gooseberry thrives in these gray areas between genres; the liminal space allows for natural progressions and seamless fusion work. Daniels digs through the nuance of missing something you still have to emerge with a refreshing take on a love-struck ballad. Gooseberry is positioned to have a significant role in the modern rock scene, and “Dying To Meet You” showcases their vulnerable songwriting and effortless ability to pull from different sub-genres in rock to compile something irresistibly refreshing.
“‘Dying To Meet You’ is eerie, like something beyond explanation is peering over your shoulder, waiting for you to turn your head around. We wanted the song to sonically convey the sense of unease we all feel when thinking a little too deeply about closing our eyes for good,” explains the band. “For the breakdowns in this song, our producer (Colin Bryson) brought a tiny handheld distortion mic into the studio for me to scream into. And I screamed my head off. That was cathartic. Hopefully, this song brings our fans catharsis. Or a sore throat.”
