Young Chicago ’70s rock revivalists Smith Westerns are back next month with Soft Will, the Chris Coady-produced followup to their hailed breakthrough Dye It Blonde. “Soft” is an operative word, it seems: Based on lead single “Varsity” and today’s listen “3AM Spiritual,” the band’s retained their prodigal ability to craft carefree, swooning hooks that feel vital and vibrant despite their clear debt to dustier decades, though the new stuff has a little less glam and a lighter, more effervescent touch to it. “3AM Spiritual” lays on a little Floyd-styled-psychedelia in the come-on to the bridge, too, which is a nice fit. Hear it:

Soft Will is out 6/25 via Mom + Pop.