Chronicles of train terrorism, space expeditions, criminal infamy, and monsters under the bed are just a few of the themes you’ll hear on Loquat’s third full-length album, We Could Be Arsonists. Recorded at Fantasy Studios (David Bowie, U2, The Pretenders) in Berkeley, Calif. while singer/guitarist Kylee Swenson Gordon was pregnant with her now 1-year-old son Braxton (with bass player Anthony Gordon), We Could Be Arsonists is Loquat’s strongest stand.

Through dangerously evocative lyrics and ultra-melodic songs, the San Francisco/Bay Area’s Loquat has captivated fans from as far as Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, and Kraków, and has infiltrated electromagnetic waves through shows such as MTV’s “Teen Mom,” “P. Diddy’s Making His Band,” and CW’s “One Tree Hill.” The band has played SXSW, CMJ, Noise Pop, and Treasure Island Music Festival, and has shared the stage with the likes of Goldfrapp, Miike Snow, TV on the Radio, The Cardigans, and Liz Phair.

While Loquat tells intricate stories, musically, the band blends the familiar with the uncharted—mixing modern twists of new wave, psychedelic rock, indie electronic, and jangle-y pop. We Could Be Arsonists was co-produced by the Rondo Brothers (Foster the People, Deltron 3030, Handsome Boy Modeling School); mixed by a diverse crew that includes Dave Pensado (Mary J Blige, Beyoncé), Count (DJ Shadow), Glenn Rosenstein (Madonna, Talking Heads), and Ben Ellman (Galactic); and mastered by Dave Cooley (M83, Silversun Pickups).

Swenson and her band have also collaborated with such innovative artists as Nortec Collective (for their Grammy-nominated track, “I Count the Ways”), Dan Sena and Del the Funky Homosapien, Junior Sanchez, Amp Live (Zion-I), and From Monument to Masses.

Meanwhile, Loquat continues to blaze its own trail. With a new lineup (guitarist/singer Chip Cosby, keyboardist Christopher Cooper, and drummer Jon Langmead) and a batch of brand-new songs, the band is set to light the match with We Could Be Arsonists.

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  • "We Could Be Arsonists sees a newly juiced Loquat infusing its dulcet pop hooks with fresh energy and emotion, as the songs hold a gleaming mirror up to Swenson Gordon's life.
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  • "Don't look now, but Secrets of the Sea just might bridge the gap between generational record collections. A.V. Club Rating: A-"
  • - The Onion
  
  
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  • "Sugary, sultry vocals from Kylee Swenson were wrapped around bouncy basslines and shimmering guitars, a bit like Rilo Kiley at the more melodic, singalong points or Cat Power in a few soaring, emotion-soaked moments. The overall effect was mellow and easy to swallow — smooth, radio friendly hooks and warm grooves."
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  • "Sometimes it's nice to just press play and daydream while the world crashes around you. Loquat is very helpful that way."
  • - Wired
  
  
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  • "In a genre marred by overproduction and, sometimes, a lack of imagination, Loquat is not only wonderfully organic but refreshingly inventive."
  • - Nylon
  
  
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  • "Swenson's voice soars like Sarah McLachlan, but her lyrics cut like Cat Power."
  • - URB
  
  
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  • "Lots of bands mix electronic and acoustic instruments, but few pull it off with the grace—or even the shimmering melodies—exhibited by this San Francisco group fronted by Kylee Swenson."
  • - San Francisco Chronicle
  
  
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  • "Moving electro-pop [that] slides and seduces from the first note through the hushed and haunting vocals that drive each song."
  • - Big Takeover
  
  
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  • "Loquat's sophomore release, Secrets of the Sea, is proof to ADD-afflicted music lovers that good things do sometimes come to those who wait."
  • - SF Weekly
  
  
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  • "Considering all the blood, sweat and tears that went into it, it's no surprise that Secrets of the Sea magnificently transcends both its lyrics and instrumentation to make for one powerful listening experience."
  • - West Coast Performer
  
  
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  • "The debut full-length from this San Francisco five-piece is a masterful work of female-fronted electronic pop that seems utterly unconcerned with trend. It's Yours to Keep is the kind of album that makes the world around you slow down."
  • - Under the Radar
  
  
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  • "It's Yours to Keep is a carefully pasted together creation, an audio collage that is not to be missed."
  • - Venus
  
  
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  • "Loquat's debut full-length album, It's Yours to Keep, may just be the most beautiful thing you've ever heard."
  • - The Examiner
  
  
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  • "Secrets of the Sea is a secret worth telling; one that is sure to spread the name Loquat across the national landscape."
  • - Honest Tune