The Cellar Door, Flightlessness (5/28, self-released, findthecellardoor.org): Lush harmonies, simple orchestration, and themes of spirituality fill out this EP, the up-and-coming Seattle sextet’s debut. Staying true to the chamber-pop feel established on its two-song sampler Spring, this release showcases more adventurous compositions and braver vocal arrangements, but retains the distinctive innocence and longing in the band’s sound. “Residence in Rome” and “Silent Avenue” are the type of piano-driven, folk-inspired ballads romance is made of. KEEGAN PROSSER (Thurs., May 23, The Crocodile)

In Cahoots, Boxed Wine Country (5/9, Critical Sun Recordings, incahootsband.com): Frontwoman Christina Cramer—a former vocal coach at Seattle’s Rock School—has a big, bursting rock voice that’s more Carrie Akre than Courtney Love, but the six songs on In Cahoots’ latest LP play like a mix of both put together: part indie, part radio rock. DAVE LAKE (Fri., May 24, Barboza)

Bradford Loomis, Into the Great Unknown (5/18, self-released, bradfordloomis.com): 
Loomis sings with all the grit of the Americana musicians of yesteryear. But don’t let his Southern drawl confuse you; the bluesy musician was born right here in Seattle. AZARIA PODPLESKY (Sun., May 19, High Dive)

Maiah Manser, “Little Child,” “Currency,” “One” (out now, self-released, maiahmanser.bandcamp.com): Manser can really belt a tune. On these three tracks, she pulls out some unlikely combinations by pairing her exquisite voice with unique backtracks—for instance, a jazzy ballad with a hint of electro. ASHLEY ROE

Monkey Bat, Springtime Love (out now, self-released, monkeybat.net): This instrumental trio plays funky, jazz-influenced acoustic rock, the kind of thing musician nerds will eat up. If you think six-string basses are rad, you will probably think the same of Monkey Bat. DL (Fri., May 10, The Mix)

OCnotes, Alive With Pleasure (5/14, self-released, ocnotes.bandcamp.com): Vibey, bass-heavy
beats dominate this release from the genre-bending Seattle producer/singer/MC/multi-
instrumentalist. (Sun., May 26, Sasquatch!) KP

Postmadonna, POSTMADONNA (out now, self-released, postmadonna.bandcamp.com): If you’re looking for an introduction to math rock, this debut LP, partially recorded at the Vera Project, features all the unusual tempo changes, layered guitars, and erratic vocals you’ll need to embark on a nerd-rock quest. AP

Supersonic Parachute

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Supersonic Parachute (out now, Boscology, music.boscology.com/album/supersonic-parachute): Vocalist Whitney Lyman’s jazzy pop vocals and composer/guitarist Andrew Boscardin’s R&B grooves combine to create an original sound that’s both modern and reminiscent of the ’70s. AP

Vigilante Santos, Illuminate 
in the Dark (out now, self-released, artistecard.com/
vigilantesantos): Colleen Thomas and Christine Hager formed this group four years ago, and have developed a dramatic sound that fills this debut album. Piano-driven ballads are layered with crisp but not high-strung classical vocal delivery. MARTHA TESEMA (Wed., May 29, Comet)

Yours

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Yours, EP (out now, self-released, yours
comma.bandcamp.com): Infectious rhythms are packed into this three-song release. Despite some slow-building strings and harmonious echoes, standout track “Lovercraft” has a tight pace that carries the debut, grounding Yours, in the present with electric, driving sounds. MT