Wild Child, Pearl and the Beard

The Runaround, the latest record from Austin indie-pop outfit Wild Child, is touted as the band’s most mature to date. That’s in part due to the involvement of acclaimed songwriter Ben Kweller, who produced the album and helped the band focus its previously scattered energy. The result is a more sophisticated sound, highlighted by intricate instrumental and vocal arrangements. Still, the band’s bright-eyed, whimsical appeal remains intact, suggesting that while they might be grown up, they’ll never get old. Wild Child drop by the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington on Friday, January 23, with Brooklyn’s Pearl and the Beard.