Palm Trees In Moscow

The official page of Baltimore-based alternative rock band Palm Trees In Moscow. Chris Frantz is a Baltimore, MD based Singer/Songwriter.

He has been recording and performing music under the moniker of "Palm Trees In Moscow" for the past 5 years (or "PTIM", for the uninitiated) with various musicians and collaborators. Initially inspired by garage legends such as The Replacements and Guided By Voices, PTIM's music has evolved into a dark pop/shoegaze sound; complete with painstaking attention to production and an emphasis on heavier

03/12/2026

Thank you The Reddy Kilowatt Hour for all of your continuous support!

03/07/2026

Fugazi Unearth Shelved Steve Albini Sessions for New Charity Album Original versions of the songs that became In on the Kill Taker will benefit Albini’s Letters Charity

01/13/2026

https://youtu.be/z5rJT5VTTus?si=f9-GNDuGMu5UCSUD

ICYMI

big thanks to Dane Busick (drums) & Miguel Ferreira (bass) on this one 🔥🎸

Palm Trees In Moscow- “Heights” https://www.palmtreesinmoscow.comFollow Palm Trees In Moscow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6P4UmhtAKtDrxHU0KjxgSD?si=RulzxS4VTO2JW35xnlumygIn th...

11/11/2025

Studio update: I’m back (still) in it! This is a “I’m still here!”post. Surrounded by my gear and musical inspirations at my studio in , I’m cooking up some tasty jams that will knock your f%^cking heads off in the best way possible. It’s been a busy year of life stuff-a lot to reflect on and a lot to emote through my hands and voice. I can’t wait to share it with you all and I promise to deliver on the goods ASAP. Thanks to everyone whose ever supported PTIM in any way-it really means a lot to me friends. Give the back releases on some spins-they don’t suck 😝. Have a great week and stay tuned for more kids 😎

09/22/2025

Had an outstanding time performing at the legendary Record Archive for their 50th anniversary ! Thanks for having me, all who attended and for rocking the place. Here’s a taste of “blood in the water”.

09/18/2025

Flower City! is performing tonight at 5:15, opening for the incomparable . Come by and celebrate their 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee with some great live music and tasty brews.