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Couch (American band)

Couch is a seven-piece soul-, funk-, and jazz-pop band from Greater Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2018. Their sound is described as a blend of pop, R&B, jazz, and rock. On October 24, 2025, they released their debut album, Big Talk, and received five nominations for the Boston Music Awards at the end of the year.

Couch
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, US
Genres
WorksDiscography
Years active2018–present
Label
  • Couch Productions
Members
  • Tema Siegel
  • Zach Blankstein
  • Jared Gozinsky
  • Will Griffin
  • Danny Silverston
  • Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith
  • Eric Tarlin
Websitecouchtheband.com

History

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All members of Couch except the drummer, Jared Gozinsky, are from Greater Boston, Massachusetts.[6] They knew each other from school and other community activities[6][7][8] and formed the band in Boston in the fall of 2018.[9] They worked together virtually for three years while studying in different locations,[7][10] with each member typically contributing to the songwriting and producing process.[9][11] Their debut EP Couch was released in February 2021, followed by Sunshower (2023) and The Sweater Sessions (2024).[12][13] Couch, managed by their guitarist,[14] Zach Blankstein, has performed at major festivals like Boston Calling[7][8] and Levitate Music & Arts Festival.[15] They received the Salt Lick Incubator Award, with an advisory board including Charlie Puth, Jon Batiste, and Susan Tedeschi.[6][16][17] In April 2025, they headlined The Town and the City Festival in Lowell, MA.[6][18] The band's self-produced debut studio album Big Talk was released on October 24, 2025.[5][19][20] It was mastered by Colin Leonard,[21] who has worked with Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and H.E.R..[19] At the end of the year, Couch received five nominations for the Boston Music Awards, including in the category "Artist of the Year".[22][23]

Artistry

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Musical style

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The sound of Couch is described as a blend of pop, R&B, jazz, and rock, reflecting their members' experiences in jazz, a cappella, and musical theater.[7][24] Singer Tema Siegel described Couch as a pop band whose members grew up playing jazz and listening to funk and soul.[6] In interviews, the band has expressed an interest in balancing instrumental virtuosity with accessible pop songwriting, giving their music both complexity and wide appeal.[20]

Influences

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In an interview with CBS News, saxophonist Eric Tarlin cites Earth, Wind and Fire and Tower of Power as examples of funk bands from the 1970s that had a strong influence on him.[7] Siegel said in a recent interview that they love artists like Bruno Mars and Lake Street Dive and try to convey the same energy live.[6] When writing new music, she draws inspiration from singer-songwriters Maggie Rogers and Madison Cunningham.[10] According to The Waster, influences from Lake Street Dive, Cory Wong, and Lawrence can be heard throughout the album Big Talk.[19]

Members

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  • Tema Siegel (lead vocals)
  • Zach Blankstein (guitar)
  • Jared Gozinsky (drums)
  • Will Griffin (bass)
  • Danny Silverston (keyboards)
  • Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith (trumpet)
  • Eric Tarlin (saxophone)

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Big Talk (2025)

EPs

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  • Couch (2021)
  • Sunshower (2023)
  • The Sweater Sessions (2024)
  • Sunshower - Live in LA (2024)
  • The Sweater Sessions II (2025)

Tours

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  • Sunshower Tour, with special guest Alisa Amador (October 2023 – July 2024)[25]
  • Big Talk Tour (November 6, 2025 – March 22, 2026)[11][14][26]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Soul pop genre:
  2. ↑ Wasylak, Victoria (April 22, 2025). "Boston Thriving: Couch deliver homegrown funk-pop to Roadrunner". Vanyaland.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ Jazz pop genre:
  4. ↑ Retro pop genre:
  5. 1 2 Cahili, Riley (October 27, 2025). "Couch's 'Big Talk' peers into band's dynamics, maturation into boldness". Daily Orange. Archived from the original on April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Couch set to play The Town and the City Festival". CBS News. April 23, 2025. Archived from the original on April 3, 2026. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Rex, Kristin (May 23, 2023). "Homegrown band Couch ready to take stage at Boston Calling, "We're really grateful" - CBS Boston". CBS News. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Boston-based band, Couch, set to perform at Boston Calling". CBS News. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Kallao, Stephen; Perez, Michael (January 7, 2026). "Forged in isolation, Couch is ready for the big stage on 'Big Talk'". NPR. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Browning, Maddie (December 14, 2023). "Couch (The Band) brings good vibes and love songs to Boston and beyond". Her Campus. Archived from the original on October 16, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Cerulle, Katie (October 25, 2025). "A couch isn't just a living room staple. Say hello to Couch the Band". Pleaser Magazine. Archived from the original on April 3, 2026. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ Samaniego, Dominic (November 7, 2023). "Not Your Typical Band, But One That's Easy To Love: An Interview With Couch". Titan Radio. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Couch talks with Liam and Kate about Boston Calling on the WBZ Couch". CBS News. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on April 3, 2026. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  14. 1 2 Herstand, Ari (February 11, 2026). "DIY Band Couch on World Tours, Self Managing, and Fan Building". Ari's Take. Archived from the original on February 14, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  15. ↑ Brown, Bob (August 26, 2022). "Don't sleep on Couch: Band boasting Wellesley High alums is on the rise". The Swellesley Report. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  16. ↑ Frazer, Neill (November 8, 2025). "INsiders Guide: Couch, SosMula, Jules, Kyle Waves, Black Sands…". OutLoud! Culture. New York. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Meet Our Artists | Winter 2025". Salt Lick Incubator. Summer 2025. Archived from the original on December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  18. ↑ "The Town and the City Festival". The Town and the City Festival. Archived from the original on December 15, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  19. 1 2 3 Abu-Hanna, Anthony (October 24, 2025). "Couch 'Big Talk'". The Waster. New York: Waster Media Group. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  20. 1 2 Kelleher, Solon (October 24, 2025). "Couch is ready for a 'Big Talk' on debut album". WBUR. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Artist Colin Leonard". Grammy. The Recording Academy. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  22. ↑ Sullivan, James (November 20, 2025). "Boston band Couch bring 'Big Talk' — and major momentum — to Roadrunner". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Boston Music Awards 2025". Boston Music Awards. December 17, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Meet Jared Gozinsky". CanvasRebel Magazine. Archived from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  25. ↑ O'Brien, Andrew (July 20, 2023). "Couch Plots 2023–2024 'Sunshower' Tour". L4LM. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Saturday Sessions: Couch performs "Jessie"". CBS News. September 27, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
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