There’s an excellent probability that you recognize psych-rock wizard Ripley Johnson from his bands Picket Shjips and Moon Duo, however there’s not less than some risk that you simply additionally know him from his month-to-month NTS Radio present. See, Ripley Johnson actually loves the radio, or not less than the concept of the radio. That comes by loud and clear on the newest single from his Rose Metropolis Band.
With Rose Metropolis Band, Johnson and his associates specialise in expansive, ultra-chill country-rock, and the music that they make is usually stunning. In a few weeks, they’ll launch their new LP Sol Y Sombra. I’ve heard it, and it makes for some really ideally suited sunny-afternoon temper music. If I used to be in control of issues, the file would come out in Might, not January. We’ve already posted the early tracks “Lights On The Manner” and “Seeds Of Gentle,” and now they’ve additionally shared “Radio Tune,” which isn’t an R.E.M./KRS-One cowl. As an alternative, it’s one other deeply satisfying shimmer-choogle. Right here’s what Johnson says about it:
A number of the songs on the brand new album have little nods to my previous life, my school years, dwelling in California. The title provides it away, however “Radio Tune” actually did really feel a music I might hear on the radio again within the day, driving round Santa Cruz in my ’64 Plymouth Fury, with its mono AM radio. I respect how rock and roll songs may be concurrently actually easy and acquainted, but in addition emotionally affecting on the identical time. I assume that’s a part of their energy.
Take a look at “Radio Tune” under.
Sol Y Sombra is out 1/24 on Thrill Jockey.