Chicago indie-rock veterans The Webstirs return with High Up in the Trees, their seventh—and most captivating—album to date. Building on the chemistry of their acclaimed 2021 self-titled release, the band delivers a finely tuned set of songs that blend shimmering pop hooks and melodies with introspective, often bittersweet themes and lyricism. There’s a newfound sense of playfulness here too, elevating the band’s signature sound into new, adventurous territory.