Sunflower Bean’s third album, Headful of Sugar, is a psychedelic head rush made to be played loud with the windows down. Laden with catchy basslines, punk energy, and vocals that alternate between gritty and divine, the record marks a new freedom for the indie rock trio. “We weren’t precious about anything, there was a gleeful anarchy,” says guitarist Nick Kivlen about the album’s production. That chaotic energy paid off on songs like “Who Put You Up to This?” and “Roll the Dice,” a loud, careening indictment of capitalism and the so-called American dream.
Saturday 11/5. $15-18, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 First St. S. thesoutherncville.com
