Matt Piucci
Songwriter/musician/Rain Parade
Matt Piucci is a founding member and principle guitarist/songwriter of Rain Parade, an internationally acclaimed neo-psychedelic band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by Matt Piucci and brothers David and Steven Roback. They are widely recognized as among the most important and influential practitioners of the craft, and have been cited by such bands as My Bloody Valentine, the Stone Roses, Charlatans UK, Teenage Fanclub and Ride as one of their main inspirations.
Their Debut LP, 1983's Emergency Third Rail Power Trip has been recognized by critics as one of the best psychedelic LPs of any era. They are current on Label 51 Recordings and continue to release new material that still garners high critical praise.
Sept. 18, 2025
Matt Piucci of Rain Parade: Return to the Paisley Underground
Matt Piucci reflects on the deluxe reissue of 'Crashing Dream,' the value of long-term creative partnerships, and how Rain Parade's influence shaped a generation of musicians from My Bloody Valentine to the Stone Roses.