Eight Gigs: Burning Palms

It took less than four months from Burning Palms' debut show to score a record deal with Burger Records imprint Lollipop Records. That debut album, Church of Ra, is good—but they really take shape on their sophomore self-titled album, an eerie mix of tribal beats, droning undertones, explosive guitars and garage-pop sensibilities. Lead singer and principal songwriter Simone Stopford spent years traveling around polishing these dark and catchy tunes. It wasn't till she landed in Tucson, of all places, that she met the right folks and formed the group, allowing her to truly unleash her inner P.J. Harvey. 946 Olive Drive in Davis, www.facebook.com/burningpalms.