Summer Hours’ first record couldn’t have been better received. From Deli Mag’s own glowing review to Alter the Press’s ecstatic write-up, the band’s come a long way with their breezy sound in a short time, especially considering their drummer Griffin Richardson has roots in noise rock. Latest single ‘Close and Closer’ keeps the waves crashing against the shore, as singer Rachel Dannefer keeps the energy going while still managing to sound entirely laid-back. Explore these unlikely contradictions on their SoundCloud. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)