The 88
Bright, piano-led power pop that feels like a lost 1960s radio hit. Warm melodies and tight harmonies for sunny drives and optimistic mornings.
Bright, piano-led power pop that feels like a lost 1960s radio hit. Warm melodies and tight harmonies for sunny drives and optimistic mornings.
The 88 are a Los Angeles-based power pop quartet formed in 2002, best known for their highly melodic sound and significant presence in film and television sync licensing. Their sound identity is heavily influenced by the 1960s pop tradition, specifically the Kinks and the Beatles, characterized by prominent piano hooks, tight vocal harmonies, and a rhythmic bounce.
This connection to the Kinks was solidified when the band served as the backing group for Ray Davies between 2010 and 2012. Culturally, they occupy a unique space as 'the band you've heard but might not know by name,' largely due to their track 'At Least It Was Here' serving as the theme for the sitcom Community. Critically, they are praised for their craftsmanship and ability to evoke classic pop sensibilities without feeling like a mere tribute act. Their career arc shows a transition from indie darlings to reliable industry veterans, contributing to soundtracks like The Lorax and Friends with Kids while maintaining a consistent output of studio albums that explore the intersection of indie rock and chamber pop.
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