Snowing (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Defunct | 2011 (initially) |
| Fate | Reunited in 2016, active with tours in 2019 and 2025 |
| Headquarters | Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia , United States |
Key people | John Galm, Nate Dionne, Willow Brazuk, Justin Renninger |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Snowing is a Midwest emo band originating from the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia regions of Pennsylvania, USA. The group consists of bassist and lead vocalist John Galm, guitarists Nate Dionne and Willow Brazuk, along with drummer Justin Renninger. Established in 2008 and disbanded in 2011, Snowing played a significant role in shaping the emo revival movement during the 2010s that drew heavily from Midwest emo influences. They briefly regrouped for a 2019 tour in Japan, performed three special reunion shows in 2016 and 2022, and appeared at the 2025 New Friends Fest held in Toronto, Canada.
History
Following the dissolution of Street Smart Cyclist, John Galm, Nate Dionne, and Willow Brazuk came together to form Snowing in 2008 across Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia. During this period, Galm was employed as a projectionist at a movie theater while also collaborating with Chris Regec, who managed Square of Opposition Records. Their first EP, Fuck Your Emotional Bullshit, was released in 2009 through Square of Opposition Records. The band’s sole full-length album, I Could Do Whatever I Wanted If I Wanted, came out in 2010 under Count Your Lucky Stars Records and Square of Opposition.
In 2011, after completing their inaugural comprehensive US tour, Snowing announced their breakup; their final performance sold out rapidly. The band communicated via Facebook that after three and a half years together, they were ending the project and expressed gratitude to their supporters. They reunited for two shows in 2016—one at Pittsburgh’s Broken World Fest and another celebrating the 15th anniversary of Square of Opposition Records—initially indicating these would be their last appearances. Nevertheless, they conducted a brief tour in Japan in 2019. That same year, guitarist Brazuk publicly came out as a transgender woman and adopted the name Willow.
In 2022, Snowing convened for a single reunion concert at the Ukrainian American Citizens' Association (Ukie Club) during the DIY Superbowl festival organized by the 4333 Collective. All proceeds from this event were donated to the Trevor Project and Transgender Legal Defense Fund.
By 2025, Snowing announced they would embark on a tour opening for Bear vs. Shark, marking their first tour since 2019 and signifying an official reformation.
Musical style
The band is known for its "hollered" vocal delivery coupled with lyrics that explore themes such as death, despair, and excessive alcohol consumption. John Galm described their earlier lyrical content as resembling "a diary." Their music has been characterized as "explosive anthems of suburban stagnation," reflecting both the intensity and brevity of their active years. Spin Magazine observed that Snowing transcended traditional emo melancholy by embracing apathy and incorporating intricate math rock arrangements that contrast sharply with atonal vocals and evocative songwriting.
Legacy
Snowing has earned the reputation as "the favourite band of your favourite emo revival bands." After disbanding during the emo genre's fourth-wave resurgence, they developed a cult following that influenced newer emo revival acts while maintaining enduring significance within niche audiences.
Band members
- John Galm – bass guitar, vocals
- Nate Dionne – guitar
- Willow Brazuk – guitar
- Justin "Bean" Renninger – drums
Studio albums
- I Could Do Whatever I Wanted, If I Wanted (2010; Count Your Lucky Stars & Square Of Opposition Records)
EPs
- Fuck Your Emotional Bullshit (2009, Square Of Opposition Records)
Singles
- Tour Tape (2009, Square Of Opposition Records)
- Pump Fake / Scherbatsky (2012, Square Of Opposition Records)
Splits
- 1994! / Snowing / Boys and Sex / Algernon Cadwallader – Summer Singles (2009, Slow Growth Records)
Compilations
- 75:24 (2009, Ticklebutt & Soft City Records)
- Count Your Lucky Stars Sampler #4 (2012, Count Your Lucky Stars)
- Fuck Off All Nerds: A Benefit Compilation In Memory Of Mitch Dubey (2012, Topshelf Records)
- That Time I Sat in a Pile Of Chocolate (2016, Square of Opposition Records)
- Everything (2016, Waterslide Records)