Although Hrishikesh Hirway, vocalist and songwriter for The One AM Radio, spent time in New England studying design and photography at Yale, it did not take long for him to get acquainted with Los Angeles’ sunny and breezy vibe. The band’s dreamy pop beats and humming melodies are reminiscent of the Postal Service, but the songs seem to flow with greater ease. Since relocating to LA, Hirway has not only collaborated with other artists in the area, such as Baths and Daedelus, but also quickly caught the attention of local label Dangerbird Records. The One AM Radio now plays as a trio, rounding out its sound with synth, guitars, and violins. The lush instrumentation helps maintain a reflective mood that is not too somber, but rather full of hope. In support of the band’s recently released fourth album, and second on Dangerbird, the One AM Radio played two free shows at Origami Vinyl and Satellite. They’ll be heading out on a small tour supporting Dntel throughout the first half of August. – Karla Hernández