I don’t have a lot of time to write as its summer here on the westcoast. And around these parts we spend as much time as possible at the beach.  And while we’re on the topic of the beach have you heard this new band The Smiles?  They channel the ocean as if they’re islands off the coast of Los Angeles; which is where they live by the way.

Although none of the four-piece band was raised in Southern California, it seems they all eventually gravitated here and stole their sound from the ocean itself.  Right down to their iconic beach side photos that adorn their website, these guys are taking the same formula as The Beach Boys did in the fifties.  Not saying these guys sound like The Beach Boys, but I’m also not saying they don’t have some pretty swell harmonies.

The music is really good though and that is what matters.  And the music has arrived in my ears just as the days have begun to get hot and the weekend freeways are flooded will beach-goers.  If you don’t have a boom-box in your ocean side itinerary, you may need to pick one up.

And with only a single EP under their belts, you can count on hearing big things from these beach bums.  Speaking of the EP, you can get it from their Bandcamp site.  If you like it, toss ‘em a couple bucks, sunscreen ain’t cheap these days.

The Smiles – Cala Cola

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The Smiles – California Girls

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