Eight Gigs: Vista Kicks

You might recognize these guys from street corners in Roseville, where they used to play songs by Frank Sinatra, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. Or, perhaps, as the indie pop quartet BABE. Now as Vista Kicks, the Los Angeles-based band has moved toward a more rock ’n’ roll-driven sound, though its pop sensibility remains intact. Think more Beatles-meets-Kings of Leon than Two Doors Cinema Club. New songs are tinged with psychedelic guitar solos, catchy melodies and funky edges, which have nabbed the attention of Apple Music and also suits their new long-hair-and-black-turtleneck aesthetic. 2708 J Street, http://vistakicks.com.