Pearl & The Oysters at The Independent

Pearl & The Oysters bring their kaleidoscopic brand of space-age jazz-pop to San Francisco. Juliette Pearl Davis and Joachim Polack, who met on their first day of high school in Paris, have built a sound that folds analog synths, bossa nova warmth, and jazzy songwriting into buoyant, dreamy tunes. After moving through New York and Gainesville, they settled in Los Angeles and became fixtures in a scene that welcomes their eclectic approach.

Expect a set that draws on their albums for Stones Throw, from the effervescent Coast 2 Coast to the more reflective Planet Pearl, which conjures moonlight, tropical waters, and a gentle sense of wandering. Their music evokes nostalgic moods while staying contemporary, with lush arrangements and a dreamy atmosphere. For a live show, that means an intimate, playful voyage through retro-futuristic pop.