Air Waves‘ sweet, lighthearted sing-along-style folky songs, complete with delightful, echoed vocals, are the creation of Nicole Schneit. Her catchy melodies and falsetto vocals give the tunes a magical, upbeat quality that wouldn’t be expected of a lo-fi band. But the bouncy guitars and intimate lyrics are welcoming warm as they gently sink through the speakers. The best part is the unassuming aspect that Schneit’s vocals emit: Air Waves could be total strangers or your best friends, but the music would sound just as lovely. – Lauren Piper