About — Goose

Biography

Goose is an American rock band known for its genre-blending sound, improvisational live performances, and deeply dedicated fan base. Comprised of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (drums), the band has evolved from performing in Connecticut basements to headlining some of the most revered stages in the country. Blending indie-rock hooks with expansive improvisation and driving rhythm, Goose has built its following organically through relentless touring and a strong DIY ethos, leveraging platforms like YouTube, Bandcamp, and nugs.net to share live performances and connect directly with fans.

Since recording their 2016 debut Moon Cabin in a barn in northern New Hampshire, Goose has steadily refined a sound that balances thoughtful songwriting, tight musicianship, and emotional honesty. Their 2022 breakthrough album, Dripfield, debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Albums chart and earned praise from Rolling Stone, which called it “both sweet headphone ear candy and the foundation for a perfect live peak.” The band has since entered a prolific creative period. In 2025, Goose released Everything Must Go and Chain Yer Dragon, a pair of albums that captured both the immediacy of their live performances and the evolution of their studio work. Together, these releases mark a defining stretch for the band one that propelled them to #2 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Albums chart and drew widespread acclaim for their ability to bridge studio precision with the improvisational energy of their live performances.

Everything Must Go leaned heavily into the spirit of the band’s live shows, featuring songs developed over years on the road, including reimagined staples and new material that reflected their dynamic, expanding sound. Its singles “Give It Time” and “Your Direction” both charted simultaneously at AAA radio, making Goose the only band to achieve this distinction. Chain Yer Dragon further expands that vision, welcoming listeners into a fully realized sonic world shaped by late nights on the road, dimly lit barrooms, and the clarity of a new dawn. The album showcases Goose’s versatility, channeling a lived-in, ’70s-inspired rock sound brought to life through improvisation, while its natural, unpolished production reflects the raw energy of their live shows. Everything Must Go was met with widespread critical acclaim, earning features in The New York Times, Vulture, GQ and more, alongside a standout performance and interview onCBS Saturday Morning. Publications including SPIN, Uproxx, Guitar Player, and PopMatters praised the album for its expansive songwriting, melodic strength, and dynamic musicianship, cementing it as one of the band’s most fully realized studio efforts to date.

Building on that momentum, Goose recently announced their sixth studio album, BIG MODERN!, arriving June 12 alongside the lead single “Good2B,” a sun-soaked, high-energy introduction to the record.

Beyond the studio, Goose has sold out iconic venues including Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Forest Hills Stadium, and has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and CBS Saturday Morning, while performing at major festivals like Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits. With a relentless commitment to forward momentum, Goose continues to prove that their music isn’t simply played—it’s felt, lived, and shared.

Representation

BOOKING:

Ethan Berlin

Karl Morse

MANAGEMENT:

Ben Baruch

Dave DiCianni

PRESS:

Gear rundowns

march 2023 — storm sound: peter’s keyboard rundown

march 2023 — storm sound: Peter's guitar Rundown

march 2022 — storm sound: Rick's Gear Rundown