Biography

NONA, a new project led by Los Angeles-based Michael Goldman, is a nod to Goldman's truest self. Through touring and writing with various bands, including Awolnation, Goldroom, Meg Myers, Sego, and The Moth & The Flame he has developed a musical aesthetic all his own. With his varied personal influences that include Wilco, Simon and Garfunkel, Mason Jennings, and Carole King he’s been able to create something deep and unique. Buzzbands LA remarks “Michael Goldman practices songcraft that belies his years” The project’s moniker NONA, a traditional Mediterranean term for grandmother, aptly characterizes the depth of personal reflection embedded in each song. Curious, passionate, understated, and even a little bit out there, the bedroom-birthed indie band is driven by authenticity. NONA is a clear window into Goldman’s Los Angeles rock origins, blending groove-driven indie rhythms with surf-like guitar tones and heartfelt vocals sure to catch your ear and inspire a unique sense of nostalgia song after song. “There’s definitely something special about NONA, he’s doing something right...” -Too Many Blogs After years of singer-songwriter noodling, NONA released a DIY single entitled Otherways dring the summer of 2016. March brought on a charitable project, covering Beyonce’s Hold Up and promising to donate all proceeds to Planned Parenthood with the assitance of label WAX LTX, who released NONA's 5 track EP last October.