Hotel Leo – “Mechanical” + “Just A Rumor” + “Notes In The Door” (opens in new tab)

An abundance of quality songwriting has emerged over the past several months from Hotel Leo, the alias of Kansas City-based musician Stephen Roper. Bridging aspects of dream-pop, synth-pop, rock, and lo-fi, the project excels with a consistently melodic and moody allure. Released back in March, “Mechanical” embraces a dream-pop styling, thematically reflecting on the comprehension of emotional distance. “I woke up to the news, feeling everything change,” Roper’s vocals let out amidst bouncy b...