Astro Tan

You'd be forgiven for mistaking Astro Tan for British exports, from singer Sam Wegman's Blur-y vocals to the band's expansive sound. But the trio hails from Portland, founded in August 2013 and now ready to release its debut EP, "Soma." Lead track "Hips" drowns a guitar in reverb but keeps its vocals crisp, as a sax break and jazz gymnastics keeps the song from going up in psychedelic smoke. The rest of the collection continues the merger, blending sharp musicianship with daydream textures. It's lovely, languid stuff. - Oregon Live