Ever since a 2024 reshuffling of band members, one which saw drummer Cotter Ellis added to the fold, Goose has experienced something of a creative renaissance. In addition to a pair of 2025 full-length studio album releases, the critically-acclaimed Everything Must Go and the stealthily released Chain Yer Dragon, the Connecticut-based quartet has also undergone some stylistic changes. While the group’s primordial years focused more on an “indie-groove” sound (think Fleet Foxes song structures meet Phish’s extended, improv-laden jams), there has recently been a concerted effort to lean more toward a dance-party vibe at their live shows. That trend continues in full force on BIG MODERN!, Goose’s sixth full-length studio effort out via No Coincidence Records.
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Self-described “indie groove” outfit Goose employs a dynamic, genre-blending sound rooted in American traditional rock, jazz, funk, folk, and progressive rock. Drawing inspiration from jam band legends like Phish, Grateful Dead, and Umphrey’s McGee, the band quickly rose through the ranks of the scene, maintaining a prolific live performance schedule and releasing a steady stream of concert albums (2024’s Live at the Greek Theater) and studio efforts (Shenanigans Nite Club (2021), Dripfield (2022), and Chain Yer Dragon (2025).
On June 28, 2025, Goose made their debut at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, with a sold-out performance exceeding four hours. This limited-edition box set…