Lente Viviente

New Album from Little King

Story by Matthew Murray

27/10/2025

Seven songs, 25 minutes, endless depth — Little King’s Lente Viviente turns life’s memories and moments into something timeless.

Lente Viviente marks the eighth studio album from Ryan Rosoff’s Little King — a band that has been crafting thoughtful, genre-blurring rock for over 25 years. This latest release finds Rosoff reflecting on life’s many layers: from the quiet joy of fishing and the spark of new love to the arbitrary lines that divide nations. Clocking in at just 25 minutes across seven tracks, Lente Viviente might seem brief on paper, but there’s no sense of being shortchanged. Each song feels purposeful, rich with detail and musical craftsmanship that rewards close listening. The album’s title, translated from Spanish as “Living Lens,” serves as a fitting metaphor for its themes — a way of looking back at memories and experiences with clarity and warmth. The opener, “Catch and Release,” recalls childhood moments spent fishing with Rosoff’s father. Its gentle lyrics and serene imagery may slip by unnoticed on a first listen, but anyone who’s ever sat quietly on the water with a rod in hand will recognize the peaceful intimacy it evokes. “Who’s Illegal,” the album’s third track, turns its lens outward, examining the artificial barriers that divide people and questioning who decides where belonging begins and ends. “What’s your name... and where you from... We’re mostly the same... in every way... but you’re illegal,” Rosoff sings — a poignant reminder of shared humanity in an increasingly fragmented world. “Kindness for Weakness” carries a different kind of message — a defiant statement of self-respect: I’m a decent human being, but don’t take advantage, or you’ll regret it. It’s blunt, but delivered with conviction and style. Then there’s “Sweet Jessie James,” a tender ode to new love. Beginning softly and deliberately, the track swells into a hopeful, anthemic chorus — one that’s bound to inspire singalongs from fans old and new. Lente Viviente was recorded in the spring and early summer of 2025 in Tucson, Arizona, at Cimamusic by Ricky Wascher Tavares. Mixing took place at Command Space Audio in Los Angeles with Daniel Salcido, and mastering was handled by Maor Appelbaum. The lineup features Rosoff on guitars and vocals, David Hamilton on bass and cello, Tony Bojorquez on drums, and Laura Sadie Bette providing backing vocals on “Kindness for Weakness” and “The Living Lens.” Together, they deliver a concise yet deeply resonant record — one that feels both personal and universally relatable.