Over time, relationships either fray at the seams or those same threads tighten and gain strength. As a duo since 2017, Roses & Revolutions—Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt—only continue to fortify their creative bond. Alyssa’s expansive vocal range and expressive lyricism enmesh in a call-and-response with Matt’s warm production and stark, yet striking instrumentation. A combination of bold delivery and gentle sonic architecture underscores the pair’s fascinating storytelling. Together, the Rochester, NY group trace the cycles and seasons of life, love, heartbreak, and acceptance. Breathy love-drunk vocals exhale on “Power” where piano resounds above a glitchy beat towards a dreamy refrain. “It’s basically about how people can have a power over you,” Coco reveals. “You’d like to get over someone, but you realize this person’s power. No matter what you do, you’ll always end up thinking about them. You wish you had the same power, but it’s not the case.”