Pick: Stray Fossa

United in song

After years of pandemic-forced confinement, indie-rock trio Stray Fossa is ready to reemerge. Its sophomore album, Closer Than We’ll Ever Know, examines the intricacy of distance—which is no surprise considering the band was split across two continents during the album’s creation. “These songs have an urgency to them, as if they are on the brink of something,” says guitarist Nick Evans. Each track blends seamlessly into the next, marking a sonic evolution for the group.

Thursday 10/27. $10-12, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

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