Not to be confused with New Zealand’s early-’80s pop hitmakers of the same name, the year-old quintet fronted by fierce frontwoman Evan Page may position itself as the surly second coming of punk, but their sound is vintage “What’s My Age Again?” Blink-182. Crashing guitars and cheeky vocals add up to a doozy of an underage sugar rush, and fans of Zambonis, clarinets and doomed-to-fail romance will particularly enjoy “Next Ex,” but even Tom DeLonge would recommend ditching the detachment and growing up.
The Screaming Meemees
The Chronicles Part IV
** 1/2