Soft Swells release their sophomore album, Floodlights, on September 30th, which follows their self-titled debut (2012) and follow-up EP Lifeboats (2013). Their first single, "Floodlights", was just remixed by the electro-pop band EXROYALE, lending the original’s garage sounding guitar riffs a slightly more mellow pop finish. "Don’t you want to think this is our time", the song’s mantra echoes in both versions. The band name also serves as a pretty good description of their music. It’s derived from surf terminology, and their sound mimics the ease of the small waves it represents. Though they may have started small, their swell is definitely growing. They have a standing Monday residency at the Echo until September 22nd. After that, they’ll kick off their tour – the next stop being Austin, TX. Catch them before their wave breaks. – Jennifer Mergott
