Featured Artist of December 24, 2023
with songs from: Good Times Bad Times EP


Artist's Biography

College radio darlings Franklin Gotham are back with their ninth EP, "Good Times Bad Times," a five-track exploration of love, loss, and the bittersweet beauty of young adulthood. Dropping on December 12, the EP promises a potent blend of their signature alt-indie and folk-rock sound, guaranteed to soundtrack your next late-night study session or epic road trip adventure.

"Good Times Bad Times" dives headfirst into the emotional rollercoaster of being young. The lead single, "Caroline," is an instant indie-pop classic, weaving haunting melodies and raw emotion into a heartbreaking anthem about lost connections and the lingering echoes of past love.

But it's not all tearjerkers! They breathe new life into the 80s classic "Life In A Northern Town" by The Dream Academy. Franklin Gotham's heartfelt rendition blends their signature sound with full instrumentation and flawless vocal harmonies, proving that great music transcends time.

The rest of the EP promises a diverse listening experience - from the introspective "Like A Guitar" and the raw vulnerability of "Needles Won't Sew" to the genre-bending collaboration with DJ Remedy on "Star Words."

With eight previous EPs under their belt – including fan favorites like "Something You Remember" (2015) and "Lucky Enough" (2022) – Franklin Gotham is a band on a constant creative journey. "Good Times Bad Times" is their most personal and powerful release yet, offering a relatable soundtrack for anyone navigating the messy complexities of growing up.

Featured Artist of January 10, 2023
with the            : The Nieto Sessions


Artist's Biography

Pop-infused Alt-Indie Rock three-piece Franklin Gotham releases their latest single ‘Too Late For Goodbye’. For fans of The Replacements, Marshall Crenshaw and Wheatus, their latest single is a reimagination of Julian Lennon’s 1984 hit ‘Too Late for Goodbye’.

The track captures the essence of the original track while adding Franklin Gotham’s unique spin. Weaving upbeat Pop elements with 80’s inspired synths to create a perfect balance of nostalgic 80’s flare with present-day sensibilities leading to what you always want from a good cover, familiarity delivered from a different perspective.

Hailing from Alexandria, Virginia, Franklin Gotham is composed of two members from another local band ‘Icewagon Flu’ and one instrumentalist extraordinaire from Virginia Coalition. Having released music since 2013 the three-piece have become known for their Alt-Indie Folk Rock sound featuring the emotional intensity of Tom Waits and the sunny vulnerability of Nada Surf. Now back with their latest single Too Late For Goodbye, Franklin Gotham looks to continue delivering their brand of Indie-Rock to audiences worldwide.

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