A continuation and expansion of the sound of the under-appreciated San Francisco indie-pop outfit Call and Response, Rubies comprises two of that group's members, keyboardist Simone Rubi and bassist Terri Loewenthal, both of whom contribute vocals to create a harmony-rich sound that bridges New Order-ish electronic disco, soulful seventies-styled pop and gentle California folk-rock. Rubi and Loewenthal began writing songs together as a sideline to Call and Response, developing a natural chemistry. After the band became less active, they took an opportunity to tour in Europe, where they travelled partly at the request of the Parisian-based Feist, a long-time friend who enlisted Ruby to design the cover for her album The Reminder.
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