Kevin Bronson on May 22nd, 2015

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“Quiet Time” is the first new music from L.A. trio Roses since August’s “Dreamlover” EP, and it places them squarely in the court of kings of sad wave such as the Cure and Moz. Though Roses aren’t the kind to wear shiny or black things, the trio of singer-keyboardist Marc Steinberg, bassist Victor Herrera and ex-Abe Vigoda guitarist Juan Velasquez can craft a pop song. Here, over a melancholic bass line, echoing guitar licks and twinkling keys, Steinberg sings about seeking solace in solitude. The song is available on 7-inch (free at a show, the band says) or on a split cassette release with Moses Campbell offspring Moaning.

||| Stream: “Quiet Time”

||| Live: Roses play tonight at the Bootleg HiFi along with VATS and Dunes.

||| Previously: “Florence Girls”