Joy Riding recently shared their full-length debut You’re So Smart, which is now available via Black Rd Records. With an inside view on storylines, the band delivers thoughtful, steadily-paced power-pop with a calming, melodic precision. The quintet unifies those even-keeled, personal tones with an energetic uplifting appeal. Joy Riding will be celebrating its arrival with a record release show on Friday, June 16 at Johnny Brenda’s, where they’ll be supported by Sad Actor and Aspiga. (Photo by John Helmuth)