An homage a distant star, far brighter than our own Sun, Massachusetts natives Carinae produce their own brand of psych-rock as individual and unique as their name. Their latest, Zephyr Window, has a strong focus on vocals and lyrical content, an element overlooked by many of their colleagues, without losing their laid-back grooves. Recorded in a ten-hour period, the album voyages the spectrum of the band’s sound, never feeling rushed or unprepared, a testiment to the talent displayed. If you find yourself in Brooklyn this week, check them out at Alphaville on 3/30. –Brian Varneke
