Dallas-based The Bralettes revel in their girl power on the bubblegum punk of their debut LP Cheers!. The trio sprinkles playful touches throughout the album as they bask in angst and awkwardness; there’s mentions of “baby pink Vans” and eating PB-J amongst the usual punkish discontent. Standout track “Scary Harry” is garage grunge coated in pink glitter, with lead singer Paulina Costilla punctuating her lines with a droll “Da-da-da-da” chant.

“Party,” another highlight, is anything but — Costilla bemoans a lover holding her back, singing, “When I’m with you, you always kill my buzz,” over catchy, slowed down guitar lines. The Bralettes exalt a Riot Grrrl rebelliousness that bears their heart on their cheeks. This blend of confidence and raw feeling gives an uninhibited exhilaration to every song that makes you want to take your shirt off — and bare the bralette underneath. — Annie Lyons

Discover more of The Bralettes on their Bandcamp.