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NAME: The Smiles
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
RECORD LABEL: Unsigned

From the brightly colored merch table they rocked at SXSW (see above) to the washed out cover photograph on their Hermosa EP, LA beach rock quartet The Smiles are all about spreading the good vibes. Just check out the name of their songs: “Swimming,” “Girl I Love,” “California Girls.” It’s a wonder these dudes don’t have a sun beam following them around wherever they go. Beautifully simple tunes, great harmonies, uplifting lyrics. It’s the best $3 you’ll spend all week. Download the EP here.

Words by Rich Thomas. Photos by Dustin Downing.