Streets of Laredo, a band we’ve been following since their very beginnings as a trio, rarely disappoint. Originating from New Zealand, the now-Brooklyn based collective has sucessfully created a folk pop sound that’s catchy, fun, but never saccharinous. Their new single "99.9.%," follows suit, but also seems to manifest a desire to move closer towards the pop end of their sound’s spectrum. A quicker tempo, Courtney Barnett-esque sing-talking, victorious horns and "Hey-ho!"s from the back-up vocals make for a song that, while definitely not out of line with what Streets of Laredo have done in the past, suggest a push towards a wider audience. This isn’t a bad thing by any means, as it’s still a solid track and not even necessarily an indication of what the rest of their next LP, due in autumn, will sound like. However, if it says anything, it’s that Streets of Laredo might not be playing many more shows at relatively smaller, local venues, so catch them while you can at Baby’s All Right on 7/11. – Henry Solotaroff-Webber
