Big hooks. Loud guitars. Slightly too many feelings.

The New Tropics are a Nashville-based indie pop rock trio with a sound that lives somewhere between Third Eye Blind and The Beths. With two kids from Upstate New York and one from Maui, Nashville is where it all converged. That mix of backgrounds shows up in music that pairs introspection with bright, guitar-driven energy and hooks that don't let go.

Since reforming in 2023, the band has steadily sharpened their voice within Nashville's growing alternative scene. Their debut EP, Past Tense Love Songs, was written, self-produced, and recorded entirely in their own home studios, a fully DIY effort that captured the sound they had been chasing since day one. This debut performance, along with an insatiable work ethic, has earned the band spins on Nashville's Lightning 100 and Austin's KVRX, as well as the sharing of stages with national touring acts along the way.

"The band's strength lies in how they pair personal storytelling with broader emotional resonance. Their music does not rely on spectacle or trends. It draws listeners in through sincerity, melody, and restraint." - Lauren Carpenter, Rolling Stone UK

With a growing fanbase and a catalog built on sharp, nostalgic songwriting, The New Tropics are carving out their place in today's indie rock landscape, equal parts retro charm and fresh momentum.