Singer-songwriter, drummer, and multi-instrumentalist roman around, aka Roman Rivera, unveils their new single/music video “Pity Party,” a song about how a self-obsessed society copes with emotional pain. roman around explains, “‘Pity Party’ offers a critique of how people sometimes handle emotional pain in superficial or attention-seeking ways, particularly in the era of social media.” The multi-racial artist grew up in Fresno, California, where they serve as a music educator for K-12 students, fostering a safe place for themselves and others in the LGBTQ+, POC, music, and general community. In 2022, roman around announced their arrival with the release of “Star Signs,” a blend of complex percussion, spacy synths, and a heavy bassline, all topped by deliciously scraping vocals. Their musi...