For The Romance, making music has never been about hiding from life’s messier emotions.
The independent pop-rock artist has built a growing audience by leaning into vulnerability, creating songs that are both emotionally honest and unapologetically bold. Whether he’s delivering soaring hooks or reflecting on the complexities of relationships, The Romance isn’t afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve.
“I’d describe it as bold pop rock music,” he tells Misfit Magazine. “Not afraid to be soft or right in your face.”
That balance between strength and vulnerability is especially evident on his recent single, “Victim of Love.”
The song was born from a difficult moment in his personal life, when he found himself facing a crossroads in a relationship and realizing there wasn’t a painless path forward.
“I was at a crossroads in my relationship and I realized that no matter what way I went, I was gonna be a victim of love and that I don’t mind it.”
It’s a simple statement, but one that perfectly captures the emotional honesty that runs through much of The Romance’s catalog.
Rather than writing from abstract concepts, his songs often begin with real experiences and emotions that refuse to stay bottled up.
“Typically I have a moment on my mind I wanna write about and it just comes to me once I’ve worked through the situation in my head. Then I feel an itch to get it out.”
That same self-awareness fuels another fan favorite, “Creatures of Habit.”
For The Romance, the song is ultimately about accepting imperfections, both in ourselves and in the people we love.
“Nobody is perfect, especially in a relationship,” he explains. “We all have our flaws and it’s learning how to accept your own and your partner’s flaws.”
Instead of fighting against those imperfections, he believes they’re worth celebrating.
After years of building The Romance independently, one of the biggest lessons he’s learned is simply becoming comfortable with being seen.
“It’s not easy to really put yourself out there, but once you do, you start to get used to it and grow.”
That growth continues with a busy season ahead. The Romance recently released the single “Thunder” and is preparing to release a new song and music video, “Flowers In Your Head.” Fans can also expect live dates alongside Lit and Fuel later this summer before a larger fall tour announcement.
As for the Misfit spirit?
He understands it better than most.
“Most definitely,” he says when asked if he’s ever felt like a misfit. “I think it’s allowed me to speak my feelings through songs rather than telling people. Which maybe isn’t the best, but it makes for good art.”
And perhaps that’s the beauty of The Romance.
He’s not trying to have all the answers.
He’s simply turning life’s uncertainties, heartbreaks, and imperfections into songs that connect with people who might be feeling the exact same thing.
MISFIT MAGAZINE 
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