Explorers Club Debut LP This Tuesday

I've been singing the praises of the Most Likely to Win a Beach Boys Sound-Alike Contest band, The Explorers Club, whose debut album, Freedom Wind, drops on CD and LP this Tuesday. It's a beautiful summer soundtrack, and one I will definitely be picking up when it comes out. For now, though, not only can you grab a couple free MP3s from the album, you can stream six tracks as a muxtape!

Dead Oceans Sign Explorers Club

I occasionally get mass mailings from indie labels advertising new bands and stuff, but rarely will I be inspired to write a blog post about them. This one I received earlier today, however, deserves some talking about.

The Explorers Club, a Charleston, South Carolina, based sextet have signed on to Dead Oceans, and I am already looking forward to their debut release. While their sound is definitely in the realm of The Beach Boys, their songs sound fresher and catchier than other bands that have tried the same formula. Listen to this free track and try not to start tapping your feet to it.

The Explorers Club - "Last Kiss" (mp3)