Record of the Day: Best Coast - Boyfriend

I LOVE this band. They've been described to me as surf pop, which I guess is appropriate because listening to them does make me feel I should be in an episode of the O.C or something. They're from LA and they're made up of singer and guitarist Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno who does everything else it seems. There's a special place in my heart for sandy low-fidelity pop, particularly at this time of the year when I very much resent having to live through London's summers. Just because it's June mother it does not mean that I'm not allowed to wear tights and boots, it's fucking cold! Anyway, their debut album Crazy For You  was released in 2010 on the label Mexican Summer in the US and Wichita Records over here, and believe me when I tell you it's BRILLIANT. Their new album The Only Place released this year goes on in the same marvellous vein of fuzzy Beach Boys vs. Riot Guurl rock, but with a slightly more professional sound to the recording. Plus Bethany is one of those people who makes you look at yourself and realise how ultimately uncool you are. Love her.

Record of the Day: Best Coast - Boyfriend (from Crazy For You, 2010 - Witchita Records)