Fresno-based artist roman around, the project of Roman Rivera, releases their new single/music video “The Thanks,” a song exploring themes of disillusionment and familial strife. roman around shares, “‘The Thanks’ serves as a poignant exploration of the pain, perseverance and patience inherent in unconditional love.” A multi-instrumentalist, roman around has been featured in elite media outlets, premiered tracks on KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic,” and recently had their music synced in Freeform’s Good Trouble. “The Thanks” opens on a bending, tremolo guitar rolling into a deliciously murky, swampy melody topped by roman around’s cool, slightly dreamy vocals. Aaleyah Wilson’s backing vocals rise over the music, revealing a luscious four-part harmony. Off-tempo, three over four percussion ...