As I am always on the lookout for the next unsigned hype, my minions have reported back from Southern California with an EP from a band called The Botticellis.
Because it's melodic California pop you get the obligatory Beach Boys reference, but there's also been some nods to The Shins. I think they sound like Rooney, but The Botticellis 5-song EP already has better tunes on it then the other guy's 11 track LP.

The Botticellis - "Killing Spree"
The Botticellis - "The Timing"
Self-titled EP is unavailable for purchase, but you can download two more of their songs from their myspace page.