meet the crush
Paris Ray
Paris Ray has been a beloved member of the Long Island music community for over 15 years. Paris began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actress with credits including iCarly, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Guiding Light, and more, before pivoting to music full time. Since then, she has been supporting herself as a solo acoustic musician the past 6 years. Paris was named "Best Local Musician" four years in a row for both Bethpage Best of Long Island and Dan's Paper's Best of the Best. Known for her joyful stage presence and deeply personal lyrics, Paris couldn't be happier to have found The Crush.
Sammy Nino
Sammy Nino is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer with over 10 years of performance & studio experience. Sammy is known for his guitar skills and ability to create cinematic, thoughtful guitar parts. As an audio engineer, Sammy has worked on many projects- including Hora Dorado, which was nominated for a Latin Grammy. He has been a live sound engineer for numerous productions ranging from arena tours to local bands. His latest experience was being the front of US engineer for country artist, Priscilla Block.
John Little
John Little is a multi-instrumentalist live performance and studio musician with more than 18 years experience. John started in the cover band circuit and has since become a staple in the Long Island music scene as one of the most highly sought after bass subs. Crossing over from his roots in pop punk, John is now known for his groovy, melodic bass parts that have become signature in Paris Ray & The Crush's sound.
Jake Rocco
Jake Rocco is a seasoned drummer and percussionist with over 20 years of experience performing both live and in the studio. Well regarded in the Long Island music scene, Jake has lent his talent to numerous bands in the region, earning a reputation for his precision, dynamic stage presence, and unique drumming style that incorporates elements of many different genres.
Paris Ray & The Crush is a new band hailing from the shores of Long Island , comprised of four best friends and talented musicians. Fronted by Paris Ray, an esteemed figure in the Long Island music scene known for her powerhouse vocals and acoustic performances, the band formed in 2023- and have taken the island by storm.
Inspired by the spirit and aesthetics of the 70s & 80s,
Paris Ray & The Crush blends modern pop, rock, and soul while channelling the nostalgia a simpler time. The band is quickly becoming known across the east coast for their electric chemistry, deeply personal lyrics, and dynamic stage presence.
our story
Backed by an all-star lineup—Sammy Nino on guitar, John Little on bass, and Jake Rocco on drums—the band has already released four singles, amassing an impressive 100,000 streams, and have had the honor of gracing some of the most notable stages on the island- including the Great South Bay Music Festival, Blue Point Brewery, Wolffer Estate & headlining the Montauk Music Festival.
Their highly anticipated debut album, Oversharing On the Internet, drops this May, promising to deliver more of the lush harmonies, driving rhythms, and retro energy that has come to define them. Whether you're hearing them for the first time or singing along to every lyric, Paris Ray & The Crush invite you to join the ride—and get crushed by the sound.
