This Curious Melancholic Fascination (T.C.M.F.) is the San Diego-based duo of Niko Butler and Calvin Goodman, blending brooding post-punk, industrial intensity, and synth-driven melancholy into a sound that's both emotionally raw and politically urgent. Their debut EP The Parallel Divide (June 2024) and breakout track “Result” — featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster — showcase a project built on truth-telling, sonic risk, and deep creative autonomy. With sold-out shows across California and a slate of new singles planned throughout 2025, T.C.M.F. stands at the intersection of rebellion, romance, and radical self-expression.
