New Single – “Taught Me the Game” – No Stupid Questions
NYC-based indie quartet No Stupid Questions recently gave us a wonderful new single ‘Taught Me the Game’. The new track is the second release from the follow-up to the band’s self-titled debut album from 2024 and the project is expected to be released in Fall 2026.
All self-produced by NSQ, “Taught Me The Game” is a contemplative song written about frontman Brian Cropp’s father. It’s rooted in watching a parent grow older, begin to struggle, and seeing parts of yourself reflected back. “You’re far away, got a lot to say, but we don’t talk as much as I wanted to”, the song admits in a line that captures both the distance and the weight of time. It all culminates in a soaring solo from guitarist Jake Baynum that releases the tension of the song with a little feedback and drive.
I wrote this song for my dad… the one who Taught Me the Game. The older I get, the more I realize how much of who I am, good and bad, comes from him.
Brian Cropp, No Stupid Questions
No Stupid Questions are Brain Cropp (vocals/guitar), Jake Barnum (lead guitar/piano/production), Adam Keltz (bass) and Raffi Kriegel (drums) and are known for high energy shows, catchy melodies and feel-good vibes. Somewhere in a NYC group chat, they’re being called “the best indie rock band you haven’t heard of yet.” It’s certain however that NSQ’s live shows deliver at least two of three: a shirtless bass player, a killer cover, and a guitar solo that rips.
No Stupid Questions was formed in 2022 when lead singer Brian Cropp met guitarist/producer Jake Baynum. In 2024, NSQ released their debut album No Right Answers while steadily building a following in New York City starting with gigs at Pianos and eventually headlining Bowery Ballroom. Their rise among NYC’s rock acts has been fueled by the post-pandemic surge of the DIY indie scene, where they’ve carved out their own space with high-energy shows and a growing community around their music.
You can find out more about No Stupid Questions by visiting their website and follow them on Instagram and TikTok for all the latest news on new music and shows.
Feature Photo Credit – Tori McGraw
