Whammified reverb and barreling drum beats remain powerful sonic weapons on the OC shoreline. Just ask the wise-ass, beach-savvy swashbucklers of Hindu Pirates. Taking cues from local standouts such as the Growlers and the now-defunct Japanese Motors, the band have conquered surprising new territory since forming in 2009. After garnering airplay from LA radio station KXLU-FM 89.8 and making their mark on the CMJ charts, this quintet of mostly fresh high-school graduates (guitarist Joey Lobasso is still a sophomore) are getting ready to release their... More >>>