{"title":"Beach Fossils","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Beach Fossils\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeach Fossils formed in Brooklyn in 2009 as the solo project of Dustin Payseur, who originally moved to New York from North Carolina. The project expanded to a band lineup that has gone through various configurations. Beach Fossils signed with Captured Tracks for their self-titled 2010 debut, with the lineup over time settling into the trio of Payseur, Jack Doyle Smith, and Tommy Davidson. Payseur and Smith founded the Bayonet Records label in 2015, which now distributes Beach Fossils alongside other releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeach Fossils' sound combines indie rock, dream pop, jangle pop, and shoegaze with chiming guitar tones, mid-tempo grooves, and Payseur's understated vocal delivery. Their work draws on 1980s indie pop traditions (Felt, the Smiths) alongside late-2000s lo-fi indie influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeach Fossils (2010, Captured Tracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat a Pleasure EP (2011, Captured Tracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClash the Truth (2013, Captured Tracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomersault (2017, Bayonet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Other Side of Life: Piano Ballads (2018, Bayonet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunny (2023, Bayonet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptured Tracks pressings of the early Beach Fossils catalog and Bayonet Records pressings of the later albums have been issued in multiple color variants and limited editions. The self-titled debut has appeared in 10th anniversary editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Beach Fossils typically start with Clash the Truth (2013) or Somersault (2017). The self-titled debut (2010) is a common entry point for their earlier lo-fi material. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2010s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2010s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beach-fossils-bunny-powder-blue-vinyl","title":"Bunny LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn bedroom-pop trailblazers Beach Fossils' new album 'Bunny,' is a triumphant return for one of the 2010s most influential NYC bands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540797010103,"sku":"210000080488","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/bunny.jpg?v=1781154302"},{"product_id":"beach-fossils-clash-the-truth-demos-clear-pink-vinyl","title":"Clash the Truth + Demos 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eReferencing the sounds of Factory Records releases, New York's no wave scene, and 90's avant-pop, Beach Fossils expanded their sound past the perimeters of bedroom dream pop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540829941943,"sku":"210000024966","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4968761-300.jpg?v=1781154415"},{"product_id":"beach-fossils-bunny-cassette","title":"Bunny CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise blend of the luscious dream-pop atmospheres they notoriously honed on their earliest projects, the post-punk vigor expressed on 'Clash the Truth,' and the warm, sophisticated songwriting of 'Somersault.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541086580919,"sku":"210000080507","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4190695-2971232.jpg?v=1781155338"},{"product_id":"beach-fossils-what-a-pleasure-cassette","title":"What a Pleasure CASSETTE","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785622630583,"sku":"210000024962","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"beach-fossils-clash-the-truth-demos-cassette","title":"Clash the Truth + Demos CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience Beach Fossils' signature sound with the \"Clash the Truth + Demos\" cassette, a deep dive into their alt\/indie rock artistry. This release showcases both polished tracks and raw demos, capturing the essence of their creative process. Released by Bayonet Records on November 23, 2018, it's a must-have for collectors and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785624039607,"sku":"210000077618","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4189276-3029475.jpg?v=1783045491"},{"product_id":"beach-fossils-the-other-side-of-life-piano-ballads-deep-sea-vinyl","title":"The Other Side of Life: Piano Ballads LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the evocative reinterpretation of Beach Fossils' classics in \"The Other Side of Life: Piano Ballads.\" This deep sea vinyl LP features a lush blend of piano, saxophone, and upright bass that elevates Dustin Payseur's melancholic harmonies to new heights, paying homage to jazz greats like Bill Evans and Chet Baker. Perfect for both longtime fans and new listeners looking for a soothing yet engaging auditory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785946181815,"sku":"210000066628","price":21.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4011382-2776355.jpg?v=1783046363"},{"product_id":"beach-fossils-what-a-pleaseure-vinyl","title":"What A Pleaseure LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860461564087,"sku":"210000102914","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/beach-fossils.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}