LISTEN: New Tracks From Tori Amos & Peter Rauhofer, Tegan & Sara, Mika, and The Drums’ Jonny Pierce

Somehow, the wonky synth effects, stuttering beat, and Jonny Pierce’s warbling vocals all add up to a oddly lovely affect on The Drums frontman’s first solo single, “I Didn’t Realize.” It’s not quite the same sunny SoCal sound as his band; it’s weirder, probably less accessible. Still, it’s exciting to hear Pierce doing something slightly more avant garde. Can’t wait to see what other risky moves he’ll make on his upcoming solo album, due next year.