Jack & Rai @ Groove Junction Bistro & Cafe, Jalan 22A/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

The album’s title portrays Jack and Rai’s playful natures—they have been yearning to announce that ‘In stores now’ is in stores now—a disposition that you will be grateful for, as you let their music surround you, without ever really having to take it too seriously. You do not have to set aside time to listen to this album; instead, just let it accompany you wherever you go, whatever you do, whichever your mood.And so, true to form, Jack and Rai have a note and lyric for most moments.

“In stores now” also refers to the coming-of-age of a duo that hitherto had only been able to share their prophesies in popular bars and festivals. Up till now, so good are they at playing covers that one can be forgiven for thinking that Dave Matthews, John Mayer or whoever else they try to replicate is in the room.