Since the release of their 2022 debut EP, Broken Dance, Gooseberry has been busy. Their eminently engaging music has tickled the ears and stirred the hearts of music fans across the Northeast and beyond. Deeply connected to the scene in NYC and Brooklyn, Asa Daniels (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass) have dazzled crowds from the iconic Baby’s All Right to the legendary Knitting Factory. Says Daniels: “We are super fortunate to call a lot of really great, and buzzing, NYC bands our friends. We feel ourselves part of that community and eternally grateful for being welcomed with such open arms. Our hometown has truly shaped what this band has become.” Conceived and fleshed out over the course of a year, Validate Me as a cohesive piece of art eloquently showcase...