San Diego four-piece Wavves sounds exactly how a California band named after ocean swells should sound: full of fuzzy, shimmery indie surf-rock. But their lyrical content is often darker than those labels connote, as frontman Nathan Williams tackles subjects like self-loathing and addiction with a tired, anxious, sardonic tongue. 2015’s V was inspired by a breakup and worsening bad habits, but took the tone a little too far—Williams’ self-pitying lyrics seem intended to alienate rather than commiserate. But Wavves’ musicianship and talent endures, with hooks that’ll satisfy when you’re feeling real wry and fuck-it-all. FIONA GABRIELLE WOODMAN