Kevin Bronson on November 26th, 2014

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There’s something about Canadian rockers Alvvays that makes us sentimental for summer. Perhaps it’s their cool surf-rock style, effortlessly blended with an indie-pop rock sound. Alvvays’ self-titled album, which was produced by Chad VanGaalen and released on Polyvinyl earlier this year, has already garnered major buzz, and songs like “Archie, Marry Me” showcase Molly Rankin’s sweetly detached vocals. Lyrically, the song describes an elopement, Rankin explains, “Just two kids without any direction, doing it on a whim in a courthouse, saying ‘Who cares?’ to everyone else who has all of their ducks in a row before settling down. It was the most romantic thing I could think of at the time.” The accompanying music video evokes imagery of fun in the sun and assorted nostalgia. Other notable songs on the debut album include “Adult Diversion” and “Next Of Kin,” which feature Alec O’Hanley’s intricate guitar riffs. For devotees of ’80s and ’90s indie-pop bands (especially Scottish), or for those working on a New C86 All-Stars mixtape, Alvvays might find a sweet spot.

– Caitlyn Trudnich

||| Stream: “Adult Diversion”

||| Live: Alvvays performs along with Absolutely Free on Friday night at the Echo.