Judging by the hooks and energy that drive its five-song debut EP , Federal Way, Washington's own are a capable collective of , and enthusiasts. Working off of familiar references like , lead-off track has an irresistible charm akin to breakout smash comes to mind as the set-bowing unravels and it's a shimmering, acoustic number that sticks in your memory well after it culminates. But the songs are solid straight through, as the -inspired affirms, and although are still figuring out what they want to be musically, from a standpoint of energy and passion, this fivesome -- steered by a standout frontman named -- has a very promising future. ~ John D. Luerssen