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Gunhill Road Releases Fifth Album as Talk Radio-Fueled Band Approaches 2M Listens, Views, Streams, and Downloads

By TALKERS | September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 by TALKERS

The combination of talk radio, internet, solid music, captivating videos, and an ocean of time have been kind to the band, Gunhill Road. The durable group, with a gritty name inspired by the famous Bronx thoroughfare, has just dropped its fifth album titled, But on the Other Hand. Although Gunhill Road was heard on top 40 and album rock radio as well as charting in the early seventies while playing venues such as the Bitter End and TV shows like “Midnight Special,” the band has gained a multi-generational fan base over the past six years due in large part to exposure on talk radio. Talk show hosts have been attracted to Gunhill Road’s engaging themes, sharp lyrics, and provocative YouTube videos that tackle the hottest issues of the day. These include the rise of idiocy, scourge of scammers, threat of censorship, dangers of AI, noise of politics, cruelty to animals, aging, and more. Since 2020, more than 1,500 talk shows, stations, and networks have aired Gunhill Road songs in whole or part, extracted segments for bumpers, and interviewed a member about its provocative messaging.

Gunhill Road members include original group co-founder and keyboard wizard Steve Goldrich; longtime band vocalist/guitarist, Paul Reisch; acclaimed multi-faceted instrumentalist/vocalist/arranger, Brian Koonin; and TALKERS publisher, Michael Harrison. Their modern era videos are produced by Matthew B. Harrison.

The new But on the Other Hand collection features 20 original compositions consisting of seven previously released music video singles and one brand new one titled, “Readers”(see below) along with 12 never-before-heard songs – all organically performed. In addition to displaying diverse well-crafted musical genres – including rock, folk, jazz, and adult contemporary – the new album was mixed in the Dolby Atmos format, the current industry standard for audio quality.

New Music Video Single, “Readers”

The new music video single, “Readers,” is a light-hearted ditty about the popular practice of cataract surgery – a relatively safe, common outpatient procedure to remove and replace a cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL) that is often praised for its remarkable results. To access the “Readers” music video directly, please click here.

To access the new album in its entirety, please click here. www.gunhillroadmusic.com.

To arrange an interview with Michael Harrison, please call 413-565-5413 or email info@talkers.com.

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Music/Video Anthem Celebrating Talk Radio Continues to Gather Thousands of Worldwide Views and Downloads

By TALKERS | May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by TALKERS

Gunhill Road, the perennial pop music ensemble that has attracted more than half a million worldwide followers with its growing repertoire of issue-oriented songs and music videos, is enjoying notable traction with its latest release, “Don’t Stop Talking,” an anthem celebrating talk radio. “Don’t Stop Talking” is an uplifting and infectiously catchy tune about the vital role talk radio plays in supporting American freedom of speech and the First Amendment. Non-partisan lyrics ring out: “As long as you’ve got a voice, don’t ever stop!” and “As long as you’ve got the truth, don’t ever stop!” The original composition co-written and performed by core band members Steve Goldrich, Paul Reisch, Brian Koonin, and Michael Harrison encourages dedicated talk radio practitioners to keep up the good work and valuable service they provide the nation. The images accompanying the music include a dynamic montage of more than 85 individual radio talk hosts in the process of doing their shows. Matthew B. Harrison, who produced the video visual components states, “Gunhill Road has achieved enormous internet recognition around the nation and world – much of it fueled by the attention and exposure its unique songs and videos have received on talk radio. This amazing piece is the group’s way of giving back.” To view the video in its entirety, please click talkradioforever.com. To arrange an interview with Michael Harrison about the song and talk radio’s vital role in the marketplace of ideas, please email info@talkers.com. Another recent Gunhill Road release titled “Idiots” presents a stinging non-partisan commentary about the dangers inherent in a democracy populated by an ignorant and disengaged public. This song/video has already gathered more than 200,000 online views and downloads worldwide – also fueled largely by talk radio airplay and attention. It can be viewed at www.idiotsvideo.com. For more information about Gunhill Road please visit www.GunhillRoadMusic.com.