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The Californias

It's love, that holds it all together

About Me


"I like to think that another world exists out there somewhere. It’s the exact mirror image of our world, only in this world, "pop" isn’t a dirty word. It hasn’t been co-opted by cookie-cutter boy bands or manufactured mannequins masquerading as the modern Madonna. In this world, "pop" is taken back to its roots -- to clean, hooky guitars; tight, snappy bass lines; and a solid foundation of four beats, all of which are on the floor. In this world, The Californias would be king.
Comparisons to the Beach Boys and the Beatles are easy (but appropriate -- guitarist/vocalist Mike June played Paul McCartney in a Beatles tribute band for five years), but The California’s slick, well-produced (but thankfully not overproduced) garage-pop is also reminiscent of The Zombies and The Cars. And while the music might evoke images of sun, surf and smiles, this is no period piece. What separates The Californias from their cheerful competitors is the sense that The Californias aren’t acting -- they believe in their posi-pop 100 percent. Listeners will get that feeling as well, and that feeling will lift them out of their seats and on to the dance floor, where, come twist or come twerk, you’ll be moving."
Patrick Wall
FreeTimes | Columbia, SC
September 27-October 3, 2006; pg.18

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Music:

Member Since: 2/15/2004
Band Website: thecalifornias.net
Band Members: mike june
vocals, bass
ryan summers
vocals, guitar
eric breeze
keyboards, organ, vocals
adam west
drums, vocals

Sounds Like: classic hit songs.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

"BRIGHT" relaese for summer in Japan!

Finally, our album is getting an official release.Fabtone records of Japan will be distributing "Bright" beginning on the official release date of 07.04.07.perfect for the holiday of high summer!!!o...
Posted by The Californias on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:23:00 PST

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! + SHOW!

happy thanksgiving! come see us this saturday at cj's landing in buckhead/atlanta!
Posted by The Californias on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:26:00 PST

BUY OUR NEW ALBUM!

BUY OUR NEW ALBUM! That's right kids! As of Tuesday, October 17, 2006, you can now buy our new album, entitled "Bright," in it's digital form, on our MySpace page via SNOCAP!!! Now go do it! To c...
Posted by The Californias on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:52:00 PST

HEY!

go do a corn maize... ...and come to our show next saturday in atlanta. ryan + the californi
Posted by The Californias on Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:40:00 PST

JON PLUS TRAE SHOW

Our song "I Will Wait For You" was featured on Episode 2 of the Jon Plus Trae Show (previously known to some as Raised By The Radio). Go to jonplustrae.com and check out the show.&...
Posted by The Californias on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:36:00 PST

FREE TIMES MUSIC CRAWL REVIEW

"I like to think that another world exists out there somewhere. It's the exact mirror image of our world, only in this world, "pop" isn't a dirty word. It hasn't been co-opted by cookie-cutter boy ban...
Posted by The Californias on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:14:00 PST

ATLANTIS / PUREVOLUME.COM DIGITAL SAMPLER

our song "every little thing she does" is being featured on the atlantis music conference's digital sampler at purevolume.com. check it out here! we'll be playing at the hard rock cafe in atlanta on o...
Posted by The Californias on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:06:00 PST