Eric Salt’s musical roots run deep into Boston’s dive bars, where sticky floors and loud amps shaped his sound and perspective. Inspired by the city’s homegrown heroes—Morphine, The Cars, J. Geils, Billy Squier—Salt soaked in the unfiltered energy of local venues where bands earned their stripes one show at a time. “Boston’s always been a cutting-edge music city,” he reflects, and that spirit courses through the veins of The Electric City, a band that plays like it’s still fighting for its first shot.
Their sound is classic in feel but modern in urgency: jangly, melodic alt-rock with Dylan-esque storytelling and a Stones-style snarl. It’s accessible but rough around the edges, pop with callouses. There’s a clarity to what Salt does—honest lyrics, hook-driven choruses, and that elusive balance between polish and punch. Got It Comin’, their upcoming single, sharpens this edge, delivering a searing protest anthem that speaks to anyone who’s ever been underpaid and overworked.
As indie artists navigating a streaming-first world, Salt and his band have pushed forward without the backing of a major label—or the safety net of merch tables filled with tote bags. “Most of us don’t get into this to sell hats and coffee cups,” Salt quips, a little tired of the hustle but not bitter. “That’s not the world we come from.” That same scrappiness helped them land a licensing deal with Sony Pictures, putting their music on network TV. “It was proof we’re doing something right,” he says, a smile in his voice.
That win didn’t come overnight. It was built gig by gig, song by song, on the kind of persistence that makes or breaks most musicians. Eric Salt & The Electric City thrives on live shows, where their sound hits hardest. “It’s the only way to consistently connect over time,” Salt says. There’s no smoke and mirrors here—just honest music, a stage, and a band that means every note. “I wish I’d learned earlier that losing money over time is just part of the deal,” he laughs. “It’s the experience that counts.”
Their new single, Got It Comin’, hits streaming platforms like a punch to the gut and a rallying cry at once. It’s a fiery, blue-collar anthem written for the millions grinding under the weight of the elite. Salt also plans to use AI tools to push the band’s videos further—without losing that human touch. “It’s gonna be fun,” he says, with a full slate of releases and shows lined up for the coming year. For fans of The War on Drugs, The Killers, or any artist mixing rock grit with heart, this is one to watch.
Salt’s drive goes beyond the music. He’s a proud supporter of foodlinkma.org, encouraging fans to give back however they can. “Thank you to everyone who keep asking for more from us,” he says—Boston pride and sincerity in equal measure. Stream Eric Salt & The Electric City on Spotify, follow them for updates, and let Got It’ Comin’ remind you that music still matters—especially when it’s made by people who mean every word.