Tallest Tree has been steadily establishing itself as an accomplished indie rock band in these parts since 2009. Taking cues from more math-leaning acts like Built to Spill, as well as the angular freakouts of Modest Mouse and indie touchstones like Death Cab for Cutie, Tallest Tree has established a pastiche of a sound in a genre that essentially is nothing more than a pastiche. The band's strength is rising above the rabble and delivering the goods with strong songwriting and melodies - a sound immediately familiar, while firmly distinct. Additionally, a certain progressive rock bent begins to creep in when Tallest Tree lose themselves in a song and decide to take you on a journey. Far from a jam band, though, Tallest Tree always makes sure to steer you hard back into the form of the song. 

[Hell's Kitchen, with Big Wheel Stunt Show, Valis, Legend of Bigfoot, Umber Sleeping, DJ Darren Selector, 9 p.m., no cover, 928 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.759.6003]