Tide is a unique find in the overcrowded field of indie bands in New York City. At first glance, they perform a blend of power pop highlighting well written, radio ready songs. However, peeling off the first layer reveals an ambitious underbelly: adventurous and unyielding in the pursuit of new sonic and harmonic possibilities within the construct of the pop song. To understand Tide’s particular brand of indie is to understand the influences of the group’s songwriter, Chris Powers. He grew up on a steady diet of 60’s pop music, from the mod sound of The Who and The Kinks, to the California pop of The Byrds and The Mamas & The Papas, to the early psychedelia of Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd, and of course, The Beatles. These bands along with later discoveries, The Stones Roses and My Bloody Valentine, left an indelible mark and would form the foundation of his musical vision as he evolved into a songwriter. However, it was the late discovery of...