Vivian Girls

Add Date: September 15

Artist: Vivian Girls

Album: Everything Goes Wrong

Label: In the Red

Genre: Rock, punk, noise pop

Comments: Vivian Girls exploded onto the scene in 2008, initially wowing the blogosphere with their blend of '60s harmonies--both Beach Boys and girl group--'90s riot grrrl punk and '80s shoegaze pop. They later became everyone's favorite band to hate when a vicious case of foot-in-mouth disease swept over the trio. They're young kids thrust into the semi-spotlight; what did you expect?

While the Girls have made plenty of enemies among math-rock fans and the happy hour crowds at chain restaurants, they've also avoided the sophomore slump. Indeed, they've done so with flying colors on Everything Goes Wrong. This is probably a better album than their first LP; while Vivian Girls was a collection of great tunes, this new release sounds and flows better as a record. And their music is quickly starting to show signs of complexity and maturity, all without losing its poppy edge. Start with lead single "When I'm Gone," moody track "The Desert," pop gem "Can't Get Over You" and album opener "Walking Alone at Night."