The Goods Drop Debut Self Titled EP

Oakland CA’s The Goods have today released their debut self-titled EP via Dandy Boy Records, the EP combines big guitars, huge hooks and sweet British Invasion style harmonies into a distinctive power pop tapestry. Self-produced in the band’s own studio, The Goods‘ debut EP draws on decades of hooky punk and power pop from the 1960s through the 1990s. The three song EP, with an exclusive fourth track on the digital version, combines classic influences and timeless sounds with a fresh and playful energy.

The EP’s lead single and video, David Jones Is Dead, calls to mind the band’s songwriting influences both new and old such as Redd Kross, Young Guv, Tom Petty, Matthew Sweet, The Jam, Green Day and Cheap Trick. Avoiding retro-revivalism, The Goods‘ music is earnest and unironic, with just enough grit and muscle to balance its sugary sweetness.

“I’m a big power pop fan and he was writing huge power pop songs. Not in a bleached hair/ leather jacket/ Buzzcocks way or a straight college radio/ 90’s alt way- but somewhere in between. There’s an element of Redd Kross camp over Cheap Trick timelessness that adds this level of fun and cheekiness. It never feels too serious or posturing yet avoids going full on cornball cartoon band. It’s completely self aware and doesn’t fall into some retro revival affectation. Rather than trying to duplicate classic power pop from the late 70’s or 90’s “left-of-the-dial” underground, they manage to sound organic. It’s power pop by guys who grew up learning their instruments by listening to Green Day and the Descendents and playing in punk bands. Guys who spent their formative years with Lemonheads and Jam CDs in their cars.” (Dandy Boy Records owner Bobby Martinez)