Loquat

The members of Loquat, San Francisco's answer to Swedish pop music, have plenty of memories to work from. Between the weddings and funerals, Loquat has committed to gorgeous, sincere songs filled with nostalgia and emotion. The introspective lyrics of Kylee Swenson are matched by her haunting vocals floating over the minimal moods of her bandmates. Loquat have made a name for themselves throughout the Bay Area and beyond for their addictive brand of guitar pop. With a few EPs and an LP under their collective belts, Loquat explores life's mysteries with deft grace and eloquent composure. Their upcoming full length, Secrets of the Sea, finds the group in transition from Smith's-esque melancholy to a more comfortable, yet no less sublime, space and time. Alternately Cardigans, Stereolab, and hints of ABBA and Cat Power, Swenson and company relieve the stress of overproduced, overhyped acts with a steady hand and endearing voice.