Veseria “RLTVTY” 2017, Romanus Records. I just received this very limited edition custom vinyl yesterday (25 copies!) and cannot believe how beautiful it is (even in the hands of my mostly unwilling Vault-boy assistant). Veseria is from Indianapolis and describe themselves as genre-fluid; they combine the sounds of traditional and indie rock, folk and a sprinkling of punk into an album that conjures up various soundscapes. “Wingspan” has an alt-country flavor that would feel at home in a spacious meadow, swirling in the sunshine amid a field of prairie flowers. “Safe in Sleep” is raw and sparse, a lonely stool on an otherwise bare stage, closing time at the corner bar. “Star Stuff” showcases the beautiful interplay of voices between husband/wife Verseria members Jen and Patrick Roberts, a perfect encore anthem when the audience holds up their lighters (well, now smartphones) and sways in time to the music. “Feed a Fever (Starve a Cold)” is reminiscent of The Pixies: loud-quiet-loud structure, Frank Black/Kim Deal interplay of vocals, starting sweetly and then exploding into a fierce hook (with a whisper of banjo). “Zenobia” and “Time to Kill” are swagger and attitude, stomping black boots on the club floor. Great stuff and killer vinyl beauty.