The New Old-Fashioned

**The New Old-Fashioned** is a Columbus, Ohio-based band serving up hearty slices of heartland rock with a side of Americana grit. Formed in the mid-2010s, they’ve carved out a sound that blends twangy guitars, soulful storytelling, and anthemic hooks, channeling the spirit of acts like Tom Petty or early Wilco. Their music often celebrates—and critiques—the complexities of Midwestern life, with tracks like “Smalltown, Midwest, U.S.A.” and “Big City” painting vivid portraits of rustbelt resilience and restless small-town dreams.

Known for their raucous live shows and blue-collar ethos, the band doubled down on their self-titled 2019 album, *The New Old-Fashioned*, which solidified their reputation as purveyors of “working-class rock ’n’ roll.” Tracks like “(I Don’t Want To) Lose My House” and “Low-Down Dirty Summer Nights” showcase their knack for pairing relatable, everyman lyrics with foot-stomping, beer-raising melodies. Whether they’re lamenting lost love or raising a middle finger to life’s curveballs, these Ohio rockers keep it unapologetically real.