The fact that Puddle Splasher wrote its recent EP, "Missed Connection," during the members' first semester in college just blows my mind. The New Jersey-based trio is in complete control. Puddle Splasher has taken some of the best parts of 90's alt-rock (a little early Foo Fighters, a little Hum) and added some garage rock — with a tiny bit of emo and indie to soften the edges — to make music that's brimming with excitement and energy.
Puddle Splasher will play Tuesday, January 5, at Vineyard Community Space, 836 South Clinton Avenue. 7 p.m. $5. monroeparkvineyard.org; puddlesplasher.bandcamp.com.