The seeds of alternative trio Loma were sown in 2015 when Shearwater percussionist Thor Harris missed his regular gig to collaborate with Austin duo Cross Record on Wabi Sabi, their debut album. Knowing that Shearwater frontman Jonathan Meiburg would be interested in what Harris had been up to during his absence, label boss Ben Goldberg sent him a CD of the album. Meiburg, impressed by the young band's music, invited them to tour with Shearwater. During the tour, he became close friends with the duo, consisting of married couple Emily Cross and Dan Duszynski, and they decided to write some songs together. The trio released their eponymous debut in 2018. ~ John D. Buchanan