Malia J, courtesy Ariel Hirsch. Among the questions moviegoers asked after seeing Marvel’s latest summer blockbuster, “Black Widow,” is who sang that rendition of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to open the movie?” The answer: Hawaii-born singer-songwriter Malia J. It seems almost improbable that an unsigned, independent artist would…

Clockwise from top left: Chicano Batman, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Ginesse, Slow Pulp, Turnstile and Malia J. Whether you’re listening to hardcore excellence from Turnstile, the sunny melodies of Chicano Batman or sweet grooves from Ginesse, this week’s selections are a treat for the ears. We round out the…