Atlantic

In time for the summer solstice, Southern Shores debut Atlantic, an EP of pure pop bliss and wanderlust, gravitating towards tropical coastlines and losing yourself to idyllic settings. Beneath the bright, balmy surface of Atlantic is a series of songs with simple, resonant melodies. "Night Is Young" pulses with scenes from the best party ever – a bonfire, sea foam on sand, dancing, watching the sun set slow and then rise too soon, until suddenly it's not the fahrenheit or the far away that matters, but only being here, being now. Ethereal vocals wash over marimbas and steel drums on "Meridian," while "Take Me Anywhere's" exoticism is underscored by sweltering synths and the hum of jet engines. Atlantic brims with the promise of beautiful places left to explore, adventures yet to be had, and amazing people still to meet. For now, however, let's peer across a namesake ocean, imagine what's on the other side, and see our arrival on its shores.