ROMES

Not rock enough. Not pop enough. After years of the industry trying to box them in, Toronto brothers Jacob and Nicolas took full control. Now, as ROMES, they craft a boundary-breaking brand of alternative, pulling from ‘90s grunge, hip-hop, big beat, and industrial to create something entirely their own.

Self-produced and fiercely independent, the duo handles everything—from production and visuals to merch and videos—channeling their DIY roots that started with an 8-track in their parents’ basement. Today, their glitchy analog textures and explosive modern production have landed them tens of millions of streams, major brand campaigns (Instagram, Abercrombie & Fitch), and placements with EA Sports and network TV.

They’ve played Austin City Limits, opened for The Strokes, and collaborated with Mark Foster (Foster the People) on their single “Lose My Cool.” Their music has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday US, and tracks like “Chillthefuckout.” and “WE NEED SOME HELP” hit Canada’s Top 20 Rock Songs playlists.

With hooks that hit hard and lyrics that speak to a generation on edge, ROMES creates a sound rooted in nostalgia but built for the future—an anthem for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit the mold.