Formed in June of this year, The Warm Fuzzies were inspired by a "mutual admiration for bands that played fun, catchy pop songs with fuzzy guitars and analog synthesizers." What you get is a blend that is equal parts old-school Weezer and Weezer-offshoot, The Rentals. For a young group, The Warm Fuzzies' demos are impressively tight and loaded with catchy hooks. Look for the debut release Bubblegum E.P. due out later this year. In the meantime, have fun over at www.myspace.com/thewarmfuzziesrock.

Next show: Friday, Sept. 26 at Little Kings. (Their first show!)

Michelle Gilzenrat