It’s Friday, be happy! So get up and try this sunny, retro psychedelic pop groove on for size. The Los Angeles-based indie songwriter AM is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album, Future Sons & Daughters, due August 11th, 2009 on Filter US Recordings. Recorded in L.A. and produced by Charles Newman (Magnetic Fields), this release follows his debut, which earned him the title of “Best Singer Songwriter of The Year” by the LA Weekly.