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Review: "My drive home from my teaching job is all uphill," says Jeffrey Silverstein; "you kind of crest over this ridge to get to where you want to go. Every moment that happens to me, I just have this sense of ease once I get to the top." With that in mind, the easy-going vibes that pervade the artist's new EP, named after his home neighbourhood in Northeast Portland, makes perfect sense. A warm embrace of contemporary Americana, these are the songs that invite you in from the summer downpour for aged bourbon and memory lane trips. Picking up where things left off on 2023's full-length outing, Western Sky Music, Silverstein continues with something of a sonic reinvention. No longer the lone wolf he once sounded like, full-band acoustics ring out across imagined deserts and badlands, wildernesses that offer vistas which go on for miles. And miles.

Review: Jeffrey Silverstein's EP Roseway is a serene and introspective collection that blends elements of ambient, country, and Americana into a cohesive and stirring sound. Named after his Portland neighborhood, the album reflects Silverstein's sense of ease and comfort, akin to cresting a hill after a challenging journey. The EP features both instrumental and lyrical tracks, each showcasing Silverstein's evolution as an artist and bandleader. With a full-band sound and the addition of pedal steel, 'Roseway' expands on the cosmic country vibe of Silverstein's previous work. Tracks like 'Gassed Up' and 'Cog In the Wheel' blend country-funk grooves with spaced-out lyrics, creating a unique and engaging listening experience. Roseway is destined to be a great example to Silverstein's growth as an artist and his ability to blend genres with ease and creativity.