“Called to the Waves” opens with beautiful electric-acoustic guitar fingerings and the soft, energetic patter-patter of brushes on a snare drum. Next of course comes Danny Shipley’s soft, devotional vocals, with just the right amount of reverb put on it. Singer-songwriter Shipley (from Cleveland, OH), seems to write primarily religious music, using poetic metaphor and nuanced imagery appropriate for a modern, young audience. If I ever found myself watching an open mic in a church, Shipley would definitely be the stand-out of the evening. His breathy, steady voice feels both smart and optimistic, a combination rarely found in indie rock.