COURTNEYS, THE - The Courtneys (Reissue) LP

Label: Flying Nun Records

Vancouver trio the Courtneys formed in 2012, offering a warm brand of fuzz-pop that fell somewhere between '90s slacker rock, power pop, and Kiwi pop. Singer/drummer Jen Twynne Payne, bassist/singer Sydney Koke, and guitarist Courtney Gavin released their self-titled debut in 2013 on Canadian indie Hockey Dad. Before long, it was picked up in the U.S., Japan, and Oceania, eventually leading the Courtneys to sign with the label that had influenced them the most,

“The Courtneys find a home for their sophomore effort II, 7000 miles away in New Zealands” - Flying Nun Records.

"The lyrics are often smart, resonant, and at times existential; the musicianship is tight, the hooks are sharp, the songcraft is dynamic" - Pitchfork

"alive with fuzzed-up jangle and artful pop that makes for both good daytime listening and solitary nighttime repeat play" - Rookie