Indie pop can be as generic as the term itself. On this count alone, Arbouretum's distinctive grungy prog-folk has Someone Still Loves You on the ropes—to make no mention of the unwieldy name. But the Missouri quartet's proven quite capable as songsmiths, adept with a melody but not so in thrall to pretty that they forget to rock. There's a welcome vibrancy to their music that staves off that safe feel of glass-case pop. They like a big hook and shimmery production, sure, but as their recent B-side and demo collection Tape Club proves, they simply write well. With Trepak. —Chris Parker