Sugar Stems “Only Come Out at Night” 2014. Dirtnap Records. Power pop from Milwaukee. We caught a solo set by singer/guitarist Betsy Heibler (aka Betsy Vox) last weekend at Dirtnap Fest where she played a selection of Sugar Stems songs. Only Come Out at Night was the band’s fourth, and I believe final, LP. It’s roughly jangled pop with lots of nods to 60’s pop and garage (organ/keyboards courtesy of Andy Harris formerly of Goodnight Loving) and a wall-of-sound production style. I’m not sure if I didn’t notice on the other Sugar Stems records we have or if it’s just this LP but Betsy’s voice often has a very Liz Phair style which adds another layer to its alt vibe. My top tracks include the rocking title track “We Only Come Out at Night,” the raw and raucous “Run Run Rabbit,” the ass-shaking “Radio Heartthrob” and “Haunted” on which one of the male members of the band takes leads on vocals (not sure who though). Since most of these tracks have a razor sharp and sweet edge – and I’m not very familiar with the Stems’ catalog – I’m not sure what, if any, of these tracks Besty performed at her set…but it sure was lovely.