Sun-burnt, dirty surf rock is what this Costa Mesa, Calif. band Japanese Motors does best. The SoCal quartet that made their name on the local party circuit some time ago, and is now readying their sites on the rest of the world with the release of their self-titled debut album. "We'll pretty much play anywhere at anytime," singer Alex Knopst tells Spinner.

Their Beach Boys meets Black Lips sound is no doubt influenced by their hometown roots. "We go to the beach a lot," Knopst says. "We all surf and just enjoy the sun." To that end, the band's breezy tunes shine like the Orange County sun. Meet the Japanese Motors after the jump.



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