Sleeptalker's 2014 album Big Dream was one of the pleasant local surprises of that year, with its baker's dozen blasts of bracing punk rock that were both super catchy and sans frills. Two years later, not much has changed. Sleeptalker is back with a new album called Dead Tubes, and it's more of the same, but better. Punchier songs. Tighter arrangements. Higher fidelity. And those hooks! Hooks for days, friends. For those who like facts, Sleeptalker is Luke Clements (Old Growth, Science of Yabra), Jeff Taylor (Organized Sports), and Joe Vanaman (Philly's Luxury Flats). Give Dead Tubes a spin, and then hit up the Know to help Sleeptalker celebrate the album's release with like-minded locals White Glove and Hurry Up. BEN SALMON