The environment in which an album is recorded can often have a strong effect on a band’s music. It can also, on occasion, alter the perception of the listener. Such is the case for Boston indie-rockers Jack Romanov in their new EP, The Smoking Room Sessions: I, recorded, mixed, and mastered in an East Boston funeral home. The captivating sound of the quartet is amplified, creating a mixed atmosphere of curiosity, melancholy, and introspection. The first of four EPs to be released in the coming weeks, volume 1 is enough for us to pay close attention to future output from the band. Check out the album link below and let us know what you think. -Brian Varneke
