Still Caves, out of Portland, shine with a kind of lo-fi exuberance that could only come from a bunch of friends goofing off and hitting a bunch of different effects pedals just to see what they can make. There's a ragged charm in their noise, which does little to hinder the giddy songwriting that goes on. Even with their ramshackle vibes, they make every effort to hit the nosebleed section. Triumphant guitars and cacophonous drums propel everything forward, with dreamy vocals awash in the sea of fuzz. It's anthemic rock in a microcosm, mixing elements of punk, garage psych, and winningly goofy indie rock. Still Caves will be joining some of the finest bands at work in the Pacific Northwest right now: the delirious bubblegum psych of Fruit Juice, and the swirling synth-rock of People Under the Sun.

STILL CAVES, w/ Fruit Juice, People Under the Sun, Mr. Melanin, 8 p.m., The New Frontier Lounge, 301 E. 25th St., Tacoma, $5, 253.572.4020