It's a smooth maneuver how James Supercave reels you into this dense pop on its debut EP, The Afternoon. A familiar conversation in a fresh language, the LA quintet's bending production is engrossing with a sultry delivery, a hybrid of guitar solos and analogue synths, like finding David Bowie locked into a groove above J-Dilla beats. As themes run the gamut with a casually apocalyptic smirk and cool, quick wit, the songs escalate naturally to epic scales, impressive and moving.

The 12" vinyl release is limited to 500 copies. Includes digital download card.