became a national name on the heels of one of 2010’s best EPs, “Golden Haze,” when bandleader Jack Tatum had just barely finished his senior year at Virginia Tech. It was a melodic, if not overly nostalgic release steeped in early-’80s sounds seemingly older than Tatum himself. The week-old “Nocturne” feels and sounds like Tatum is more comfortable in his skin, and the record is stronger for it. Wild Nothing will land at the on Wednesday with choice openers DIIV, whose June release “Oshin” was one of summer’s brightest moments. . Or you can win a pair below for free.
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