Ron Gallo is the name of a Philadelphia-bred rock musician whose music embraces elements of both roots rock and garage punk with an abundance of smarts and passion. Ron Gallo is also the name of the band he formed when he struck out on his own after years fronting the group Toy Soldiers. Moving on from the Americana influences that dominated his earlier band, Gallo formed his eponymous group with an eye toward a tougher, more angular sound that reflected the sharp wit of his new songs. The group earned critical praise for their 2017 debut album, Heavy Meta, and on 2021's Peacemeal, he changed up his approach, embracing an eclectic, pop-oriented sound with a greater reliance on electronics and clear hip-hop influences. 2023's Foreground Music struck a middle ground, a set of guitar-based songs with clear pop influences and a satiric point of view.