After dipping into alt country accents with its predecessor Mess of Everything, Springfield, IL's Local Drags makes an even sharper left turn with their fourth LP, City In A Room. Lanny Durbins songwriting is still razor-edged and to the point, with a mix of darker indie rock vibes sinking into the instrumentation. The guitars are awash with reverb and vibrato, while organs and synths do the layering. Think a more melancholic Petty or Westerberg influence this time around. Melody and optimism still make their way to the top... Fighting depression with power pop!