Grass Widow

Today my friend reminded me of the San Francisco band Grass Widow, who this spring released a record on the Make a Mess label (sorta the San Francisco version of What's Your Rupture?).

Some people might look at this band as overly trendy because their early Slumberland/Flying Nun sound is heavily favored by the trajectory of DIY underground pop music right now. But I think when you write pretty, fun songs like theirs (especially the irresistible "Lulu's Lips") you've earned your spot in the HOV lane of indie pop music. Check 'em out.