New York–based indie band led by Dustin Payseur, known for jangly, lo-fi new-wave/dream-pop sounds; debut album released in 2010.

Formed by Dustin Payseur and active since 2009, Beach Fossils released their self-titled debut album in 2010. The band has explored jangle-pop, dream-pop and shoegaze textures. The album Somersault (2017) features guest appearances mentioned in reviews, including Rachel Goswell and Cities Aviv.

DeBaser hosts a small set of reviews for Beach Fossils highlighting jangly, lo-fi new-wave and dream-pop textures. Early reviews note repetitiveness and absence of keyboards; later coverage (Somersault) praises expanded arrangements and notable guests. Overall reception ranges from lukewarm to enthusiastic.

For:Listeners of jangle-pop, dream pop, new-wave revival and indie rock; fans of melodic, slightly lo-fi guitar-based pop.

 -Do you like the idea of a new-wave record whose only noteworthy feature is the complete absence of keyboards?

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 “Somersault” with its desire to take risks could represent the exclamation point of the Beach Fossils, the sudden leap that delivers at perfect timing the ideal pop record to play this summer under the beach umbrella.

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