BUZZ BANDS

Momentum can be a grand thing. When singer-songwriter Peter Walker co-founded Dangerbird Records with his manager, Jeff Castelaz, the indie label was seen as an outlet for his Rhett Miller-ish folk-pop. But as Dangerbird gained traction behind the likes of Silversun Pickups and now Sea Wolf, Walker’s music took on a new edge -- and he a took a new name. “In the back of my mind, I wanted it to sound like a band,” Walker says of the metamorphosis that birthed the trio Eulogies (pictured), his project with bassist Tim Hutton and drummer Chris Reynolds. “It was apparent when we were touring behind the last Peter Walker record [2006’s ‘Young Gravity’] that we were leaning toward a more collective, collaborative effort.” Their debut, “Eulogies” (released in September and produced by Dangerbird labelmate Hrishikesh Hirway of the One AM Radio), introduces a cast of characters touched by death and less inevitable trials of the human spirit, framing their stories in tones both wistful and resolute. It reflects the growing confidence of a songwriter who doubles as label chief. “It’s very comforting for me to put on my artist’s hat these days,” Walker says, “because there are no questions about the people we work with.” Live: Eulogies opens for resurgent shoegazers Film School tonight at the Echoplex. ALSO CHECK: Abby Travis and Quincy Coleman perform tonight at the Hotel Cafe as part of the Bombshell Alliance benefit. . . . New old-school rockers Daredevil Jane celebrate the release of “New Disease” on Friday at the Viper Room. . . . Darker My Love and the Warlocks bring the psych-rock Saturday at the Troubadour. . . . Memphis lo-fi legend Jay Reatard and Austin’s Strange Boys warm up for noisy locals Mika Miko and No Age on Sunday at the Smell. . . . And Merrick, the pop ensemble that included Inara George (the Bird and the Bee) and Bryony Atkinson, reunites for shows Tuesday and Wednesday at Bordello. More on the blog: latimes.com/buzzbands.

-- Kevin.Bronson@latimes.com