Silly Goose, Keys To The City

Silly Goose isn’t asking for much. They only want the heavyweight title of the Atlanta scene with their new record Keys To The City. The irreverent riff and rhyme masters check in with an intensity that I haven’t seen since Don Broco played Warped in 2018. With the dynamic vocal pushes from frontman Jackson Foster, it’s a well-rounded compilation of what this band is capable of. 

This record gives the vibe away in the intro track. “Cowboy” is packed with some Attitude-era riffs that could serve as a WrestleMania theme in the future. The lyrics in this song are meant to portray them as careless. I can attest; there isn’t much carelessness in Keys To The City. Foster's belting in the hook of “Cowboy” and “Neighbors” provide a torque-wrenching pull to the chemicals in my brain that gets songs stuck in my head. The band opted for more catchy choruses than not in this record. It flows nicely with the beatdown verses by Foster. Just when you thought the tenacious nature has reached its peak, in walks “The Great Dino Escape”. The rhythm section reaches its most unhinged moments in this track. The 2-minute mark will have any one at any age ready to Swanton Bomb off the top rope. Chalk it down as a monument of Nu-Metal history. 

Despite what may seem silly on the surface, there is much soul in this record. The title track is self-aware but fueled by ego and catharsis. If you’re going to bring that kind of energy to a song, you better stand behind it. You could just check their Instagram account for confirmation there. Every instrument gets a moment in Keys To The City, but they put on a clinic in “Split”. The opening bassline is full of prowess. The lyrics take a more serious nature than we’re used to. Jackson goes off for an 18-second scream that makes the last chorus hit like a clothesline. 

Whether it’s playing on top of their van outside of a festival, or the main stage; this LP is ready for both situations. I’ve always admired their approach to songwriting. Everything is built for you to bounce. I’d argue that you take yourself a little too seriously if you don’t enjoy Keys To The City. Crispy production by Josh Wilbur rounds the mix out to make this party larger than life. This next-level push gets me so elated for their future as a band. Every track is an absolute tidal wave of grooviness and aggression.

Silly Goose's Sophomore album Keys To The City was released on October 17, 2025, via Blue Grape Music.