New York, NY, July 11, 2025 — The latest episode of Gear Club Podcast, a conversation and listening party with the rock band ZOPA, is now live online at https://www.gear-club.net/episodes/zopa. The episode, titled “ZOPA: Diamond Vehicle,” features an in-depth discussion of the making of the band’s new album, Diamond Vehicle, which was produced, engineered, and mixed by Gear Club Podcast host John Agnello.
ZOPA is a New York–based indie rock band that brings together the talents of three musicians: Michael Imperioli on guitar and lead vocals, Elijah Amitin handling bass, keyboards, vocals, and production, and Olmo Tighe on drums. Imperioli is best known for his Emmy Award–winning portrayal of Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos. Beyond acting, Imperioli is also an accomplished writer and musician. He previously appeared on Gear Club Episode 89, where he discussed the band’s origins and his artistic journey.
In the new episode, John sits down with Imperioli and his bandmates in ZOPA to listen through the album and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the recording, songwriting, creative process, and gear that went into this fantastic record.
Gear Club Podcast: “ZOPA: Diamond Vehicle” is available via most podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, and at gearclubpodcast.com.
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