Playful and catchy while occasionally sentimental with their lyrics, Blankstate brings a fresh take on indie rock to Charlotte’s scene. The trio, fronted by Jasper Juarez (guitar, vocals) with Sam Grout (bass) and Seth Brown (drums), is a refreshing listen as well as a playful one, with member-centric songs like “Jasper never cries!” and introspective tunes like “Dinosaur Camp.” In mid-December, Blankstate will be hitting the road alongside collaborator I And The Lad to support their latest album, The World Is Not Kind To These Things, kicking off in the casual confines of The Evening Muse.