If you're looking for deep emotional brooding or lyrics that tackle corruption in society, then TacocaT is not for you. On the other hand, for those looking to dance with a beer in hand and maybe let out a giggle here and there, this pop punk band will be the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

TacocaT's upbeat sound is sure to get Easy Street records moving on Friday, while their amusing lyrics will likely put smiles on ever face that hears front woman Emily sings out about the seasonal candy Peeps, drunken nights and her advice on dates.

In the song "Leotard" she sings "Leotard's gonna help you save face, when you don't wanna go to second base....La la la leotard. Cause I only wanna take it so far."

Emily's voice is sugary sweet but also show a strong punk influence, and the two other female members contribute well with energetic vocal support. Just to have even more fun TacocaT throws in a kazoo on some tracks.

Don't expect to stand still during this set. The band likes to move while they play, and keep the energy up.

Catch them while you can, because after a couple more shows in Seattle TacocaT will head out on tour in March.

To hear TacocaT visit www.myspace.com/tacocattacocattacocat.

A little less silly, but no less fun, the Torn ACLs pop sounds are rich with layering and unique instrumentation. While they might remind you of Death Cab for Cutie, the band's easily received vocals and interesting song structure don't come across as imitation.

The band says their latest E.P. "Cedars-By-The-Sea" is not autobiographical, but tells the stories of fictitious characters. The mood is largely anxious, which sometimes can come across as constrained or energetic.

But when they play live, the Torn ACLs like to keep things lively. Still, their energy doesn't translate to decibels.

"We tend to prefer to emphasize the music, not the volume," says Miles Ranisavljevic.

The band's intelligent pop sound is refreshing to say the least, and their use of different instruments keeps things interesting.

"Between the songs and the different instruments, people usually find something they're cool with," says Ranisavljevic.

To hear the Torn ACLS visit www.myspace.com/thetornacls.