Also, unlike so many acts, this poppy-folky quartet aim not to keep the focus on one individual. "The band is very much the four of us; everybody's involved in songwriting," says Sturton of the band's pproach to work.

This is particularly noticeable throughout plumtree's latest album, released on indie label, Endearing Records. This Day Won't Last at All honours both unique and united vocal sounds. "We like having a lot of control over what we do," Sturton says of the plumtree creative process.

Control is certainly what they've got. And it will come in handy during the band's current seven-week tour, which will include plumtree's first trip to the west coast, including gigs in California.

Most of plumtree's previous tours had been brief, due to choppy school schedules (touring during March break, etc.), but this jaunt should be more relaxed. "On this tour, I think the plan is to really try and enjoy ourselves a lot, and just really appreciate being on tour," Sturton suggests. "It's a lot of fun -- and it's the summertime."

Sturton concludes by explaining, "Going on tour and just being away from your regular life -- it gives you a little perspective on what your life is like."

The unique sounds of plumtree, while fully appreciated back home in Halifax, will be greatly welcomed back, as always, to Ottawa tonight.