Sixty Miles Down – Band Bio

Formed in 1997 in Bergen County, New Jersey, Sixty Miles Down (SMD) has built a reputation for delivering gritty, hard rock with a dark edge. Their sound blends raw energy with infectious riffs and hooks, steering clear of sterile overproduction in favor of something real, rough, and undeniably powerful. Fans of SMD often span the worlds of classic rock, hard rock, and grunge, united by the band’s uncompromising style.

At the core of Sixty Miles Down is John Mosco – singer, songwriter, and founding member – joined by Shawn Paladini on bass and Lukas Gubanova on guitar. As of now, the band is seeking a new full-time drummer to complete the lineup.

📀 Discography & Milestones

2002 – Debut full-length album Sink or Swim (12 tracks)

2006 – EP A New Skin (6 tracks)

2010 – Work began on a new EP that remained unreleased

2015- A new lineup is formed after short hiatus 

2018 – Single I Can’t Complain (first release in over a decade)

2019 – First live show in 10 years at The Stanhope House, NJ

2019 – EP High Tide (4 tracks)

2020 – Singles Silly Little Pessimist and a cover of Depeche Mode’s I Feel You

2021 – Single Gotta Get Out

2022 – Single The Fear Is Real

2023 – Singles Ride On (collaboration with Incognito Theory) and She Burns (breakthrough hit with 500,000+ Spotify streams)

2025 – Five singles released: This Is Me (Jan), Burned (Mar), Another Sunset (May), One Dark Moment (Sep), and a cover of The Box Tops’ The Letter (Dec)

🎶 Today & Beyond

With over 15,000 monthly listeners and 5,000 followers on Spotify, Sixty Miles Down has built a loyal and steadily growing fanbase. Their music continues to resonate with listeners who crave hard rock that’s both heavy and melodic, dark yet catchy.

Looking ahead to 2026, the band plans to keep the momentum alive with more shows and another series of singles, ultimately leading to a full-length collection of songs. For Sixty Miles Down, the journey has always been about resilience, reinvention, and staying true to their raw, hard-hitting sound.