Cobbling together touches of new wave, punk, pop, and good old-fashioned rock, ‘Nice To Meet Ya’, a ferocious rock anthem about the signs o’ the times, is the first offering from New Rock City’s second, as-yet-unnamed, album. The charismatic rock duo formed in NYC in 2012, cutting their teeth in the East Village underground scene. Kick, the guitarist, displays a fierce love for crispy, powerful riffs; lead singer Rossano channels Joan Jett and Billy Idol. - Alice Teeple, Post-Punk Magazine   Based in New York City, the band evolves towards different directions in every song. They have an enviable eclecticism in their songwriting and they know how to mix it well. They put together touches of new wave, punk rock, pop and arena rock to then go back to the rawness of rock & roll melted with moments of smoothness and dream-like pop melodies in the middle of chaotic and psychedelic breakdowns, plus that extra of 80's post-punk textures mixed with crispy and powerful riffs coming from guitarist Kick plus the euphoria and coolness of the multi-faceted powerhouse vocalist Rossano. - Buzz Magazine L.A.

New York City’s own, Damn Jackals are a 5 piece garage-rock/ proto-punk band, with a sound heavily influenced by late 60’s/ early 70’s CBGB punk and rock ‘n roll. Intricate guitar work and harmonies, paired with strong, fuzzy vocals make Damn Jackals a multifaceted outfit, capable of evoking the indie charm of modern bands like The Strokesand The Growlers one second and the next-  plunge deep into heavier territory via The Stooges and Black Flag. Damn Jackals released their debut LP “Crooked Castle, Vol I" in May 2018 with shows in support at Baby’s All Right & Mercury Lounge. In 2019, the band did a 12 date East Coast tour, highlighted by a slot at Savannah Stopover Festival (headlined by Deerhunter, the Joy Formidable and Lucy Dacus). In Fall 2019, the band went on tour with NYC recording artist Fiona Silver (who toured as the supporting act for Gary Clark Jr.). Damn Jackals is currently working on their next release, which is being produced by Paul Ritchie (Parlor Mob) and they have their biggest plans yet for 2020. 

New York City’s own, Damn Jackals are a 5 piece garage-rock/ proto-punk band, with a sound heavily influenced by late 60’s/ early 70’s CBGB punk and rock ‘n roll. Intricate guitar work and harmonies, paired with strong, fuzzy vocals make Damn Jackals a multifaceted outfit, capable of evoking the indie charm of modern bands like The Strokesand The Growlers one second and the next-  plunge deep into heavier territory via The Stooges and Black Flag. Damn Jackals released their debut LP “Crooked Castle, Vol I" in May 2018 with shows in support at Baby’s All Right & Mercury Lounge. In 2019, the band did a 12 date East Coast tour, highlighted by a slot at Savannah Stopover Festival (headlined by Deerhunter, the Joy Formidable and Lucy Dacus). In Fall 2019, the band went on tour with NYC recording artist Fiona Silver (who toured as the supporting act for Gary Clark Jr.). Damn Jackals is currently working on their next release, which is being produced by Paul Ritchie (Parlor Mob) and they have their biggest plans yet for 2020.    "With vocals that snarl, beats that kick and a delirious mashing of psych and punk aesthetics Damn Jackals deliver the type of garage rock that riles up crowds." - The Deli Magazine   "You can hear the meanness, the toughness, oozing from the grooves of the track "Crooked Castle". With eerie, AM-radio style keyboards, a haunting, fuzzed-out vocal that asks us to imagine what happens when those sweet kids from down the block " -Pop Matters