Since its 2011 founding in Massachusetts’ DIY scenes, Speedy Ortiz has radiated exuberance and dynamism like few other rock bands, with front person Sadie Dupuis routinely cited as a songwriter and guitarist of her generation by outlets including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and the New York Times. On 2012’s Sports EP, the newly-minted quartet established its formula of crooked guitar interplay and off-kilter rhythms. 2013’s now-beloved debut LP Major Arcana was heavier and hookier, with occult yet conversational lyrics. In 2015, Foil Deer showcased soaring guitar lines and electronic gestures, the latter of which were further highlighted on 2016’s Foiled Again remix EP (featuring work from Lizzo and Open Mike Eagle). 2018’s Twerp Verse proved an even bigger shift; mixed by and with production from Mike Mogis (Phoebe Bridgers, Rilo Kiley), the politically droll record incorporated vintage keys and drum machines into guitar-led pop gems.