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False Pockets's intricate rhythms and group chemistry make for memorable math rock on the full-length album "Selfish Prophecies," out Feb. 18.

click to enlarge “Gentle But Firm” is an apt descriptor of the EP released in early April by local multi-instrumentalist Erik Happ, particularly when compared to his other musical projects. Happ has set aside the aggressive prog rock he embraces as guitarist and vocalist of the trio False Pockets, as well as his grungy, post-punk tendencies as bassist for the band Pomelo. Under the name Foothands, Happ opts for a sleepier,...