It’s hard to think of many artists with a career as diverse and interesting as Tommy Marolda’s. From composing and performing music for Sylvester Stallone films to teaching songwriting to future rock stars (I see you, Imagine Dragons), Marolda has done it all—and still managed to build one of the most distinctive discographies out there.
Recording under the moniker The Toms, Marolda is back with Rock Paper Scissors, his second album in just a year. Though his work is generally referred to as “power pop”, to apply that term here is limiting. Each project, starting from the self-titled album from The Toms in 1979, has its own blend of classic power pop and lo-fi DIY charm.
On this latest outing, some standout tracks for me include “Pilot,” “Stationary Bike,” and “It’s Personal”.
The album is available for download on Bandcamp, along with many others in his catalog!