446. Romes

Episode 446 of the Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico podcast, hosted by Steev Riccardo, titled "446. Romes " was published on March 23, 2026 and runs 53 minutes.

March 23, 2026 ·53m · Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

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Summary

This episode features brothers and bandmates Jacob and Nicolas Bitove of Toronto's self-described "punktronic" band ROMES, here to talk about their brand new album Sonic Trash.If you haven't discovered ROMES yet, they've been carving out a gritty, high-energy sound that blends raw rock attitude with glitchy electronic vibes. Sonic Trash leans hard into that aesthetic — distorted synths, punchy beats, and a chaotic DIY energy that somehow feels both nostalgic and fresh. Drawing from industrial, dance-punk, and hints of '90s grunge, it's loud, a little messy in the best way, and absolutely full of personality. The kind of record where it sounds like they hit "record" and just went all in.Music Clips by Black Helicopter, Tad Overbaugh, Shurr Jr, Speedfossil, and RomesProduced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo Please support this podcast at patreon.com/twistedrico

Episode Description

This episode features brothers and bandmates Jacob and Nicolas Bitove of Toronto's self-described "punktronic" band ROMES, here to talk about their brand new album Sonic Trash.

If you haven't discovered ROMES yet, they've been carving out a gritty, high-energy sound that blends raw rock attitude with glitchy electronic vibes. Sonic Trash leans hard into that aesthetic — distorted synths, punchy beats, and a chaotic DIY energy that somehow feels both nostalgic and fresh. Drawing from industrial, dance-punk, and hints of '90s grunge, it's loud, a little messy in the best way, and absolutely full of personality. The kind of record where it sounds like they hit "record" and just went all in.

Music Clips by Black Helicopter, Tad Overbaugh, Shurr Jr, Speedfossil, and Romes

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Please support this podcast at patreon.com/twistedrico