Sol Y Sombra by Rose City Band–Album Review

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Rose City Band’s Sol Y Sombra offers a dreamy blend of cosmic country rock, evoking nostalgia with clean guitars, soothing pedal steel, and Ripley Johnson’s laid-back vocals. Perfect for fans of the Grateful Dead and New Riders of the Purple Sage, this album’s road-ready tunes capture a mellow yet uplifting vibe ideal for drives, beaches, … Read more

Psychedelic Relics: Sussex by Bent Wind

Bent Wind’s 1969 album Sussex began as a forgotten release in Toronto’s vibrant music scene and is now a sought-after psych-rock treasure. This story reflects the struggles of 60s Canadian bands to gain recognition amidst American and British dominance.