Ripley Johnson has been exploring country music for some time now. Coming from his trippy psych rock roots, the sound of his Rose City Band is no less out there, just a bit more mellow and traditional.
On January 24th, the new album Sol Y Sombra (Thrill Jockey) will be released, following closely in the footsteps of its predecessors—at least that’s the impression given by the first single, Lights on the Way. As usual, it’s laid-back yet cosmic.