Photography courtesy of Verve Forecast

Having recently topped iTunes’ singer-songwriter chart with their debut Taller Children, pianist Elizabeth Ziman and fellow Berklee alums drummer Danny Molad and guitarist Peter Lalish launched a nationwide tour last Thursday with a headlining set at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. The set’s highlights included “Race You”, “Momma’s Boy”, and “Taller Children” (streamed below), all propelled by frenzied rhythms and jaunty pianos. At times, the trio was accompanied by accordion, violins, and synchronized handclaps (courtesy of an uproarious Brooklyn crowd). Released this summer, Taller Children was produced by Bright Eyes’ Mike Mogis, who has also worked with Rilo Kiley. That’s a salient touchstone for the Catapult, as Ziman’s singing and songwriting often evoke the sweet swoon of Jenny Lewis — not to mention the jazzy warble of Feist and the caustic lyricism of Regina Spektor. On that account, it seems the aforementioned triumvirate of indie-pop chanteuses may soon have to make room for a new member to the club.

Elizabeth & the Catapult will be hitting a city near you through September and October.

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