Ryan Dominguez (Tokyo Rose)

Ryan Dominguez (Tokyo Rose)

From The Rumors are True Podcast by Pantheon Media Network

July 10, 2026 · 1h 13m

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Ryan Dominguez from Tokyo Rose discusses the band's history, music, and return to the scene.

On this episode of The Rumors Are True, we welcome Ryan Dominguez from the band Tokyo Rose. Ryan joins us for a conversation about the formation of Tokyo Rose, the New Jersey emo and pop-punk scene of the early 2000s, and the journey that led the band from local shows to national tours, the Vans Warped Tour, and the release of beloved albums including Reinventing a Lost Art, New American Saint, and The Promise in Compromise. We also dive into the stories behind the albums, discussing the producers the band worked with, how those collaborations helped shape Tokyo Rose's signature sound, and the creative thought that went into each record. Ryan also shares memories about the album artwork, the inspiration behind the visual direction of the releases, and how the imagery became an important part of the band's identity. In addition, we discuss the band's long hiatus, what inspired their return, the excitement of writing and releasing new music again, the remastered anniversary edition of New American Saint, and how it feels to reconnect with longtime fans while introducing Tokyo Rose to a new generation. Ryan shares stories from the road, the creative process behind the band's music…

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Guest: Ryan Dominguez

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Organizations: Tokyo Rose, Vans Warped Tour

Books & works: Reinventing a Lost Art, New American Saint, The Promise in Compromise

Places: New Jersey

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