Kevin Bronson on April 24th, 2013

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On it’s 2011 full-length “Moon/Mirror,” L.A. trio Derde Verde displayed an idiosyncratic mix of influences characterized by warm textures, shape-shifting rhythms and oddly compelling song structures. The restrained, almost inscrutable indie rock made by Jon Schwarz, Dylan McKenzie and Matthias Wagner adds another chapter with their “Let Me Be a Light” EP, which for all its post-rock tendencies is sprinkled with some pretty intense lyrical imagery. The single “Secret” does a lot with a little – an off-kilter guitar riff that vaguely recalls Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” a dramatic slow build and a crescendo of crashing cymbals. Artfully done.

||| Stream: “Secret”

||| Live: Derde Verde plays Sunday at the Bootleg Bar.

||| Previously: “Sunshine,” “Go to Sleep” video.

Photo by Miriam Brummel