INDIE SPOTLIGHT

were once described as a California band similar in style to a “West Coast Belle and Sebastian,” an indie pop band with a sound that’s “sassy and smart, intelligent and intricate, twee with bite.” That assessment ought to suffice, given their delicate designs and added emphasis on conveying their pervasive appeal. It’s a signature sound they’ve shared for well over a decade, and as a result, it should come as no surprise that their new album, Temescal Telegraph, exudes the same sunny sentiments. With both charm and cheer, it coincides with the release of King’s Daughters Home for Incurables, the debut