It’s the new school of Pop/Rock. Chris Coolidge has a long history of writing undeniably catchy songs and large traces of arena rock in his DNA. The longtime singer, guitarist, and songwriter of Midwest legends Johnny Socko comes clean with his beautifully rock solid debut solo album, Center of the Universe.

Recorded with first-rate Socko rhythm section of Matt Wilson (bass) and Dylan Wissing (drums), along with guitar virtuoso Brett Cantrell, Centerof the Universe features pop/rock  songwriting with powerhouse musicianship. The album is self-produced by Coolidge, with the track “There She Was” mixed by industry heavyweight Ken Lewis (Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Usher, Lenny Kravitz).

The Indianapolis Star’s David Lindquist writes, “Chris emerges as a personable, pop-minded songwriter/vocalist…a deft master of agreeable melodies and just-right storytelling.”  Troy Michael of Champaign’s Commercial News Night Life adds, “Coolidge (and band-mates) showed a strong stage presence as they launched their fiery and upbeat songs to admirers in flawless manner.” This powerful outfit has been doing just that for years.