The Orange Constant’s sophomore studio album  Point of Reference is filled with songs for stargazing. Throughout the LP, the Georgia-based band imbues tracks with sonic textures to create thoughtful indie-rock that is as ready to play in your earbuds as it is to boom  through concert halls. The band’s roster (guitarist/singers Andrew Br antley and Nickalous Benson, bassist/singer Tyler Walker,  keyboardist Chris Freiberg and drummer Sam Groveman) exudes strength and purpose on Point of Reference. And additional horns on songs like “The Fountain” breathe even more life into an LP that’s simultaneously wistful and triumphant. Highlights include “Sir Martin,” a song with an engaging,  diverse guitar part that comes at you from all angles. In no time, ethereal sounds sharpen into steadfast rock riffs. On the title track, the quintet climbs toward a pop-infused pinnacle, before veering into cerebral rock, and finally landing on an arena-sized crescendo. Sure, the reggaefied “Ego Chatter” is a bit of a curveball but, overall, Point of Reference is brimming with lush soundscapes and clear, purposeful compositions. You can clearly hear the influence of heavy hitters like My Morning Jacket on this record—and, yes, The Orange Constant are aiming for the same sonic strike
zone—but Point of Reference has plenty that sets this band apart. Closer “Red Ryder” acts as less of a epilogue and more of an invitation to follow this young band on their next journey, wherever that may be.