David M Rangel / November 4, 2026 / Review
The Summertimes’ brand of infectious, confectionery guitar music comes straight out of the playbook of 90s American pop guitar music that seems almost as if it were written for the big movie screen. It’s a safe, catchy formula that’s destined to get into the heads of even the most musically passive mainstream listeners. This is from a group of Australians whose lineup includes a “who’s who” of musicians from that country, including The Church’s (another Australian guitar group you may have heard of) Ashley Naylor and The Go-Betweens’ Amanda Brown.
As the band name indicates, this five song EP has a sound that is bright and celestial, making one practically feel the openness of a July sky. The shimmering, layered guitars create an atmosphere we’ve heard many times before, but is always timeless and welcome. Lead off track “Save You Now” gives off a serious sense of Gin Blossoms déjà vu, with an added organ that recalls the most basic of satisfying 60s garage bands.
“Horses” will undoubtedly appeal to those who love their “sounds of the 70s”. The polished production and sun-drenched Laurel Canyon feel gives off a slight pastoral sense as if the song were recorded by The Eagles’ cooler younger brothers. It forays out of the more sugary pop of the rest of the record and is arguably, the standout track.
The title track rounds out the album with a Byrds-ian style that has just enough power, pop and finesse to make the listener wish the record was proceeding further and not coming to what seems like a grinding halt after two minutes and 44 seconds. It rings out like a Teenage Fanclub homage that keeps the summer feelings alive, even as we head in to the colder, darker days of November.
The EP is available everywhere now. Take a listen to it here:
