They met wearing Pokemon costumes outside the WXYC 80’s Dance Party, and it was love at first sight. Over the course of the next several months, these former Jigglypuffs started sharing guitar riffs, vocal melodies, and an apartment living room.

Set on a foundation of polyrhythms alluding to Eno-era Talking Heads, Lake Inferior envelops itself in thick electric guitars and synthesizers while still allowing catchy pop melodies to seep through; the newly added Roland sampler anchors the ban...