Getting Started Soars With Emotionally Explosive Indie Rock Statement in “Get Up”
- STAFF
- Jun 3
- 4 min read
By: Staff
An electrifying display of vocal mastery and emotional grit, “Get Up” is indie rock at its most unforgettable.
We found Getting Started and their latest release “Get Up,” and from the first moment, we knew this was something special. There's an immediate pull from the opening seconds, a distorted, gently resonated guitar tone that leans somber but still punches through with a signature indie rock edge. It doesn't ask for your attention, it takes it. And when the beat drops, you’re pulled into a rhythm that’s full of purpose, thundering yet fluid. It carves out a groove that instantly locks you in. You’re not just listening. You’re leaning forward, bracing for something big.
Next, the lyrics caught us off guard in the best way. When Getting Started hit us with:
“Promise not to fight / like we always do when there’s nothing left to do / the silver line / is we’ve always made up / It ain’t how many times you fall / it’s how many you get up from,”
we were stunned. There’s a blunt honesty here that lands with force. Fighting simply out of boredom, that’s a kind of emotional weariness we all recognize but rarely admit. And the line about making up, that it doesn’t matter how many times you fall, only whether you stand up again, cuts deep. It reframes conflict not as failure but as part of the climb back toward connection. Right then, the song locked us in mentally as much as musically. This wasn’t just catchy. It was quietly profound.
And then there’s Jack Gallo’s vocal performance. His delivery on “Get Up” is one of a kind. He bends syllables and contorts phrases like he’s pulling emotion from the core. It’s controlled chaos. Gallo doesn’t just sing; he emotes through shape-shifting vocal turns that catch your ear and never let go. There’s a push and pull to his cadence that creates real tension, like he’s walking the edge of a cliff and inviting you to lean in closer.
As the track builds, Pat Hickey’s bass provides a grounded, full-bodied anchor that gives the whole structure its weight. Meanwhile, Matt Stein’s lead guitar brings grit and texture, an expressive force that meshes perfectly with Eddie O'Connor’s swirling keys. Together, they ride on top of Jack Scanlon’s punchy, relentless drums. There’s a lived-in cohesion here. It feels like the band is operating by feel rather than formula. It doesn’t sound rehearsed. It sounds felt. Like they’re channeling something real in the moment.
The midpoint of the song offers a kind of emotional plateau. It feels less like a breakdown and more like a breather, as if two lovers are sitting beside each other in silence, letting the heat of the argument burn out. You feel the weight of unspoken truths in the pauses. There’s a sense that love hasn’t left. It’s just momentarily smothered by frustration. That emotional pause bleeds seamlessly into a guitar solo we didn’t even know we needed until it was here. Stein absolutely soars here, unraveling a melody that feels equal parts euphoria and ache. It’s the release that follows tension, and it’s glorious.
And when Gallo shouts the song’s title, “Get up,” it doesn’t just land. It hits like a rallying cry. It’s not just about the relationship anymore. It’s about resilience, about clawing your way back when everything feels broken. It's a moment of pure catharsis, delivered with precision and fire.
We’ve got to give full credit to the entire band and production team. The track delivers a rare combination of tight instrumentation, layered emotional delivery, and raw, unfiltered energy. “Get Up” isn’t just a song. It’s a statement. It reminds you not to let the weight of small battles pull you under, and that love isn’t truly lost unless you choose not to rise again. It’s not just impressive. It’s unforgettable. And that kind of impact doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from real craft, clear intention, and heart. The engineering here is spot-on. The sound is clean, the vocals are front and center in the best way, and every part of the mix supports the others without clashing. Every instrument is clear and balanced, yet the overall flow remains cohesive and natural. Nothing feels excessive or artificial. The performance stays grounded and real, preserving the authenticity of both the instrumentation and vocals, which makes the entire listening experience all the more powerful and rewarding.
We honestly couldn’t be more impressed with Getting Started. “Get Up” is a staggering showcase of passion, technique, and perspective, a powerful piece that sticks with you long after the final note. This band is on a rocket path, and we strongly recommend diving in now. With music like this, they’re not just headed somewhere. They’re going fast.
“Get Up” by Getting Started is a stunning triumph of raw talent, fearless delivery, and flawless execution.
Chicago’s Getting Started isn’t just another indie rock band climbing out of a crowded scene. They’re carving out something with serious presence.
Formed in 2022, this five-piece outfit has already developed a dynamic chemistry that feels rare so early in a band's lifespan. Jack Gallo brings grit and character to every lyric with his rhythm guitar and vocals. Matt Stein’s sharp, expressive lead guitar lines add edge and emotion. Pat Hickey’s bass holds down the bottom end with a sense of calm strength. Jack Scanlon drives it all forward with punchy, expressive drumming. Eddie O'Connor’s keyboard work creates atmosphere and color that expands their sonic range.
They record out of Gravity Studios, a Chicago landmark that has also hosted legends like Smashing Pumpkins and Fall Out Boy. That’s no coincidence, because Getting Started already sounds like they belong in that company.
Their live shows have quickly earned a reputation for matching, and sometimes surpassing, the energy of their recordings. Whether they’re on stage at The Hideout, Chop Shop, or getting ready for their NYC debut at the Bowery Ballroom, they bring it every time. With influences ranging from the raw urgency of The Strokes to the melodic depth of Mt. Joy, their style is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
We’re so excited to have found Getting Started and can’t wait to hear what they do next.
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