Richard Turgeon - Life of the Party (2023)

Life of the Party is Rich’s seventh solo record released since 2017’s In Between the Spaces.

The LP includes 11 tracks with Turgeon’s unique spin on everything from relationships (“You’ve Moved On,” “I’ve Got You Now,” “Friend Zone,” “Parasite”) to urban decay (“Our Fair City”) and mortality (“Don’t Forget Me When You’re Gone”). All of these sonic stories soar with Turgeon’s seasoned, light-and-dark take on melodic alternative rock that’s been called “new vintage rock,” “California rock,” and a unique West Coast blend of power pop, indie and classic rock.

In the vein of his last several releases, Rich produced, recorded, mixed and mastered all of these tracks, performing all parts (drums, vocals, guitars, keys), with the exception of bass on a few tracks, provided by his longtime collaborator Ron Guensche.

Since 2017’s In Between the Spaces, Rich has garnered a steady following in alternative rock and power pop circles. His music has found regular airplay on SiriusXM and other well known podcasts and FM radio stations throughout the world. His sound has been compared to Matthew Sweet, Sloan, Teenage Fanclub, Bob Mould, R.E.M., and Tom Petty, to name a few.

In addition to writing and producing records, Rich is also a screenwriter, having optioned his first screenplay, HOLY MAN—a crime drama about the strange and tragic relationship between Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson and Charles Manson.