Hop Along recall the indie rock of the early aughts, when heavy hitters such as Rilo Kiley and Death Cab for Cutie were all the rage. Whispers of plaintive folk influences soften the acclaimed group’s hefty rock sounds on relatable, character-driven songs. Frances Quinlan, the Philadelphia quartet’s front woman, rhythm guitarist and chief creative force, dwells on the struggles of self-empowerment on the group’s new album, Bark Your Head Off, Dog. The title alone suggests Zen-like acceptance in a world full of chaos. Catch Hop Along on Sunday, June 3, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington. Bat Fangs open.
