Brooklyn-based Plates of Cake serves up sweet, creamy psych pop that manages to be trippy without ever being jarring. With a sound that’s reminiscent of a more Beach Boys-y Syd Barrett, the easy listening aspects of Plates of Cake’s songs are matched by their layers of sonic experimentation. Their new release, "Let’s Not Deprive Each Other" is no exception; the album is surprisingly moody, somewhat cynical, and most interestingly, seems to defy simple time-period classification. Strong melody writing, undeniable hooks, and great instrumentation are all on display here, so make sure you catch them live at Berlin 10/19. – Olivia Sisinni
