Quartz Rosa ~ Weightless state of mind [LP]

Under the moniker Quartz Rosa, Shane Houghtaling delivers a transcendental journey through texture and tone in his 8-track album Weightless State of Mind. This record is less about rhythm and more about sensation—floating freely in a liminal space where abstract soundscapes and ambient structures gently blur the edges of perception.

Each track unfolds like a slow exhale: drone melodies stretch into the horizon, occasionally pierced by subtle experimental flourishes or delicate sound design that feels hand-stitched and intentional. Quartz Rosa crafts an atmosphere where time dissolves, and the listener is suspended in a sonic ether—untethered, drifting, and contemplative.

It’s the kind of album made for quiet rooms and late-night reflections. A meditative release that speaks more in texture than in words, Weightless State of Mind is an ode to stillness, depth, and the unspoken power of ambient minimalism.

From lofi hip hop and chill beats to ambient soundscapes, soulful melodies and electronica, each release tells a story, weaving together cultures and experiences into a tapestry of aural exploration.

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