While the name of energetic new wave rockers California Wives might be a misnomer–the band actually consists of four men currently stationed in Chicago–the quartet captures the freewheeling California ethos highly effectively. Listening to “Purple,” a standout track from the band’s debut album Art History, elicits the
Chicago’s California Wives might be viewed as a contradiction, and their debut single, “Tokyo,” only adds to the confusion. This mod quartet is breathing new life into the classic sounds of new wave pop, blending their love of electronic music with influences from the Police and New Order.
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