Japanese Motors are the most exciting band to emerge from Orange County since the heyday of Social Distortion and TSOL. Hailing from Costa Mesa and comprised of RVCA pro-surfer and singer Alex Knost, guitarist Nolan Hall, bassist Chris Vail, and drummer Andrew Atkinson, the band is known around Southern California for the insane, all-night blowouts they put on as much as for the driving, raucous garage pop they set the partying to.
Rather than fight the influence of their surroundings like so many of their So Cal contemporaries, Japanese Motors have channeled it into their music, making tunes every bit as sun-baked and laid-back as their coastal environs and rife with positive imagery. "Most bands from here are trying to sound like they're from London or New York," Nolan says. "We embrace where we're from."
GUYSSS!!! Great time at Malibu's!!! I work there and it was DEFINITELY awesome having you play and hang out. And surf with us of course!! come back soon, can't wait for the album! PE@CE!!!
Are you dudes playing the Vice party in Vegas? What day is it?? Please tell my brother he lags, give him a brotherly punch, and then hug him. Love, Dan
