roman around – ‘The Toll of Unconditional Love’ [Album Review]

The Toll of Unconditional Love is the new album from roman around, aka Roman Rivera. The album explores the intricate interconnection of trauma and love through a mixture of various styles, including grunge, jazz, electronic music, and alt-rock. According to roman, “‘The Toll of Unconditional Love’ is deeply inspired by my personal experiences, particularly the complex emotions surrounding relationships that have been marked by absence and abandonment. In this album, I delve into the emotional weight of maintaining unwavering love despite facing personal struggles and the challenges that come with it.” In their other life, roman around is a music educator. In their artistic life, they have been featured in the crème de la crème of media outlets, had their music premiered on KCRW’s Morning ...

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