Smoking on Planes

Smoking on Planes is the songwriting vessel for Washington, D.C.-based musician Nick Galasso. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Galasso began his musical journey behind a drum kit, playing in school ensembles and punk bands around his hometown. Eventually, he discovered a love for songwriting that led him to guitar—a shift that set the stage for his solo project, Smoking on Planes.

Since debuting in 2018 with a pair of singles, Galasso has carved out a distinct sound that pairs introspective, emotionally charged lyrics with fuzzed-out guitars and an unmistakable pop sensibility. His songs explore heartbreak, loss, and longing—set against a backdrop of jangly power pop and lo-fi grit. Fans of The Go-Go’s, Elvis Costello, Dinosaur Jr., Guided By Voices, and The Replacements will feel right at home in Galasso’s sonic world.

Smoking on Planes released its first EP, Washington City, in July 2020—a love letter to the creative community in D.C. In 2021, Galasso performed Live at The Pocket, a livestream benefit concert for the Sitar Arts Center, where he volunteers as a guitar teacher. That performance captured the project's raw energy and community spirit.

Between 2021 and 2023, Galasso released a slew of singles, including Oblivion, a lo-fi, noise-pop burner drawing comparisons to acts like Cloud Nothings, Yuck, and Japandroids. After a period of focused writing and reflection, Smoking on Planes is now preparing to release its first full-length album, slated for late 2025.