Steve Geraci Touches Retro R&B Soulfulness on “Paradise Lost”

Boston musician and Tear Downs frontman breathes vintage feel into new single from his  forthcoming EP — out Friday, November 7 

BOSTON, Mass. — We’ve all heard the well-worn definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and  over again expecting different results. That sentiment pours into the grooves of Steve Geraci’s latest  single, “Paradise Lost.” 

When the veteran Boston musician penned the words to his new release — a soulful, tension-building  track featuring his own alto sax and stinging Stratocaster rhythm — he envisioned a cinematic,  stylized relationship trainwreck unfolding before his eyes. 

“Visually,” recalls Geraci, “‘Paradise’ plays out on a dramatic, cold, wet pavement stage set with a  desperate plea for reconcilement. Lovers try to mend the mounting scars, but suffer fresh new wounds as  collateral damage. You want to cover your eyes, but you’ve got to peek through to see what happens.” 

Intentionally sparse, the throwback arrangement of piano, sax, and guitar creates a cool retro alt-soul  shimmer, while handclaps add a modern edge. The track breaks loose with a raw, earnest sax solo  reminiscent of Boston’s late-’80s band Morphine, building tension into a frenetic double-time outro.

Geraci, a Needham native and frontman for rock outfit The Tear Downs, digs deep into his multi instrumental roots — back to his first love, the saxophone. 

“Early on, I was in alto and tenor sax sections where I developed a love for harmony and dynamics,”  says Geraci. “It felt great to bring those early roots forward here.” 

“Paradise Lost” showcases another stylistic twist in Geraci’s shape-shifting approach to songwriting — something he fully embraces. 

“Alt-pop, glam rock, R&B — they’re all represented on the new EP,” he says. “If you like variety, look no  further. As long as the music feels authentic, I’ll bring it to listeners who appreciate different styles.” 

Recorded at Boston’s Iconic Woolly Mammoth Sound 

Produced and engineered by Dave Westner (Peter Wolf, Dropkick Murphys) and recorded earlier this  year at David Minehan’s Woolly Mammoth Sound in Waltham, Massachusetts, the track features  Westner on drums, piano, and bass, alongside Geraci’s guitar, sax, and vocals. 

With his time split between solo work and fronting The Tear Downs, Geraci has built a collaborative,  non-territorial dynamic that allows freedom across projects. Following his well-received singles “Voice  In My Head” (March) and “Save Yourself” (August), “Paradise Lost” adds a raw and soulful chapter to  Geraci’s evolving solo story. 

“‘Paradise’ was a risk taker for me — rough and raw, but really emotive and relatable,” Geraci  concludes. “When we listened back to the rough mix, we knew we’d bottled pure octane.” 

“Paradise Lost” — Production Credits 

• Music and Lyrics: Steve Geraci 

• Produced and Engineered by: Dave Westner 

• Performed by: Steve Geraci (guitar, alto sax, vocals), Dave Westner (drums, piano, bass) • Recorded at: Woolly Mammoth Sound, Waltham, MA 

• Artwork and Design: Steve Geraci 

About Steve Geraci

A fixture in the Boston music scene for over 25 years, Steve Geraci has honed his songwriting and  performance craft across countless clubs and stages. As frontman of The Tear Downs, he’s earned  global recognition for his introspective songwriting and dynamic live performances. 

With three acclaimed studio albums — including Open Air Cellars and Escape to the Lake — Geraci  launched his solo career in 2024 with Coming From Your Blind Spot. His 2025 singles “Voice In My  Head,” “Save Yourself,” and now “Paradise Lost” continue that evolution, with a new EP planned for  early 2026. 

Media Praise for Steve Geraci 

“It’s like the glam and punk of New York Dolls mixed with DEVO … with some post punk thrown in for  the fun of it.” — If It’s Too Loud 

“Steve goes against expectations with a massive vocal that draws more from 70s rock” — Real Gone 

“A magnificent new melody.” — The Whole Kameese 

“Light, fun, and a little alt-rock-ishly dissonant.” — Geoff Wilbur’s Music Blog 

“Sounds like Boston and nothing like Boston at the same time... catchy and infectious.” — If It’s Too  Loud 

“Groove-led, off-beat, but full of great melody... the song is far more infectious than your first listen  might suggest.” — Real Gone 

“Toughness and pop sensibility in equal measure — it simply works.” — WoNoBlog “Cohesive, signature sound that sets them apart from the rest.” — We Write About Music 

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