Although previous lineups detoured into slightly harder indie rock, the latest incarnation of AP3 went back to their roots: well-crafted, catchy pop songs. Dan V continues to provide the backbone of the music and the band, but has made room for bassist/singer Ciesther contribute her own songwriting and additional vocals. Newer songs plus reimaginings of music from Dan's bottomless archives pave the way for stronger hooks, lush male/female harmonies, and a chance for their collective talent to shine without getting lost in noise.

Through the changes, AP3 continues to draw rave reviews:

"...it is with much anticipation that I await the band\'s next album, which the artists are recording now. I have to admit, if the band completely leaves its older sound, I would be quite disappointed. Whatever, though, these artists decide to do, short of death metal, I will listen. Villanueva is a remarkable songwriter, and however he decides to make up Astropop 3 is going to result in a heck of an album..." - Delusions of Adequacy