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Review: Homaging mutuality in a robust creative dialogue, More Eaze and Claire Rousay add another flash of brilliance to a mesmerising string of allegorical LPs. Both born in San Antonio, Texas, Rousay and Eaze (Mari Maurice) riff (literally) on strummed country and noise rock echoes, reflecting an uptick in electronica artists sound-repainting the lonesome grasslands and desert great plains of the mid Southern United States. Yet on No Floor, there is an ardent sci-fi leitmotif too, producing a techno-realist vision reminiscent of a Texan Death Stranding and/or Simon Stalenhag painting. From 'kinda tropical' to 'limelight, actually' we hear shortgrass droughts, short-wave police radio chatter, and the bootup zaps of a beaten up pocket survivo-droid, as it scans the semidesert we alone must brave.

Review: This collaborative LP is a beautiful and intimate work that draws on elements of Americana, experimental sound design and post-rock. The duo have a deep connection going back to their hometown of San Antonio, Texas and here create a unique sound with lush textures and emotional depth that, unlike their previous work, involved more found sounds. No Floor showcases their mastery of traditional composition and sound manipulation with tracks like 'Kinda Tropical' and 'The Applebees Outside Kalamazoo, Michigan' evoking nostalgia and the complexities of youth. All throughout this record, you can feel the duo's bond in its delicate, evolving soundscapes.

Review: Rose City Band's Sol Y Sombra is a radiant blend of sun-kissed country rock and introspective melancholy, led by guitarist/vocalist Ripley Johnson. The album captures the joy of creation while acknowledging the ever-present shadow in life, with Johnson embracing both light and darkness. Backed by pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg and drummer John Jeffrey, the band conjures an effortless momentum, infusing each track with lush melodies and rhythmic drive. Tracks like 'Lights on the Way' and 'Evergreen' exude Americana bliss, while Walker's pedal steel adds a shimmering layer to the album's expansive, sunset-drenched sound. Johnson's introspective lyrics and soulful guitar interludes, paired with special guest Sanae Yamada's synths, elevate the album to a deeper emotional level. The closer, 'The Walls', beautifully features the band's blend of exploration and catharsis. Throughout Sol Y Sombra, Johnson expertly balances familiar sounds with subtle evolutions, creating a journey that celebrates both light and shade. It's a heartfelt and resplendent album, filled with timeless grooves and reflective moments.

Review: The latest release from Rose City Band continues their tradition of sun-kissed country rock, blending effortless momentum with an undercurrent of darker tones. Led by Ripley Johnson, the band - featuring Barry Walker, Paul Hasenberg, and John Jeffrey - creates expansive, rhythmic music that's as much about groove as it is about atmosphere. The release balances the joy of uplifting moments with the inevitable presence of shadow, reflecting the duality of life. From the highway-bound optimism of 'Lights on the Way' to the emotional resolution of 'The Walls,' the music unfolds like a sunset drive, a journey through both light and shade.