Description of Above The Golden State by Above the Golden State
The Portland, Oregon-based band is made up of Watson (vocals/guitars/songwriter), Brook Moser (drums) and Tim Aylward (keys). Fans of all music styles, with influences from Weezer, Five Iron Frenzy and Delirious to The Beatles and Duke Ellington, Above the Golden State’s members describe their sound in a press release as “West Coast Rock, Pop.” “We’re doing our best not to call it surf-rock,” explained Watson, “But yeah, basically, it’s that with a touch of the rainy Northwest.” Above The Golden State’s self titled debut album is already gaining the attention of tastemakers and radio charts alike. Crafting memorable pop melodies with sing-a-long hooks, Above The Golden State is sure to be acclaimed as one of the top debuts for 2008. Featuring the hit “Sound Of Your Name”,