Not all that long ago, New York trio the Wowz played hyper-energized, smart-ass folk songs, but recently they’ve zeroed in on early ’60s boy-band power pop, and they’re nailing the style with increasing confidence, the polished wit of their lyrics playing off nicely against a loose and ragged band sound. They’ve posted six tracks from their latest, “Cool Dump,” here, and I recommend downloading all of them. If you only want a couple, grab “Unbroken Chain” and “Out of Focus.”
— T.B.
