“Morning Phase:” Beck
When you need your rest,
Beck makes sure you fall asleep.
So enjoy your night.
DOWNLOAD: “Morning”
GRADE: B
SOUNDS BEST WHEN: Wishing the Banker’s Club on your shelf was a sweet bottle of Californian wine.
“Portico:” The Mary Onettes
Swedish indie band
What is dream pop anyway?
Back to the ‘80s
DOWNLOAD: “Naive Dream”
GRADE: D
SOUNDS BEST WHEN: Reading your paper over one final time.
“We Are Scientists:” TV En Francais
Never a let down
If on a Brooklyn dancefloor;
Indie favorite.
DOWNLOAD: “Sprinkles”
GRADE: C
SOUNDS BEST WHEN: Cleaning up the frat house post–party.
