Most romantic relationships can't survive a 1,000-mile wedge, which means the mere existence of Flip Rushmore might prove music is more powerful than love. The route between Minneapolis and Nashville is daunting for drivers without an appreciation for so-called flyover country, but it brought together an indie quartet — Alex Smith, Dan Klauer, Nick Spielman, and Adam Szczepaniak — that founded a band and recorded a full-length debut, Big, If True (released June 1, 2018).