Twin Peaks/Together Pangea/Golden Daze

Upholding the traditions of American garage rock and the lessons proffered by their rock ‘n’ roll heroes, Twin Peaks certainly deliver the goods on this latest album, Down In Heaven. This is laid-back songwriting with a punch, the sort of thing you could imagine being performed by a guitarist with legs kicked up on the coffee table -- all while friends dance rhythmically in the living room. Tunes like “My Boys” encapsulate the best, most welcoming parts of rock music, and Twin Peaks pull this off with a clear knack for catchy hooks and power pop sensibilities. They’ve been making waves in the college rock scene lately, and Down In Heaven is argument enough to keep them in your current Spotify playlist. (Sandy)