Silver Lining/Limited Blue Vinyl

Description

Mount Jacinto is the creative vision of Costa Rican artist Sonya Carmona, formerly a member of Colornoise and Las Robertas. Inspired by the majestic Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs and the vast landscapes of Northern California, Sonya sought to embody a sense of freedom and openness in her new musical project. The band’s lineup includes Gini Jungi of Annie Taylor on guitar, drummer Adrian Oesch, and a touch of Latin American flair with Peruvian Joel Morales on bass and Mexican Yan-Cey on synthesizer. In their music, elements of chamber music intertwine with soft bass lines reminiscent of Air’s Moon Safari and melodic compositions rooted in raw alternative rock. Their debut EP, Outward Signs, released in March 2023, explores modern pop-rock psychedelia with a groovy touch of twang. The album was recorded with JooJoo Ashworth of Froth and mixed by Alex Newport (Bloc Party etc.). The title track, Silver Lining, stands out on the album, showcasing the evolution of Mount Jacinto’s sound over the past few years. Sonya explains: “This song is my favorite on the album right now. I think it represents it well and reflects that there is always a ‘Silver Lining’ in everything, where something good can come from a difficult or bad situation. It’s very exciting.”