Based in Richmond, California, USA, Golden Teardrops are the husband/wife duo of Ryan Marquez (Apple Orchard) and Lei Marquez (Spring Boutique). Inspired mostly by Brian Wilson’s best work with The Beach Boys, Golden Teardrops recorded a demo called “A Summer Escape” in 2005. Though it never sounded anything like Mr. Wilson’s dazzling (early) catalogue, it set a template for what’s to come. A series of failed demo attempts, however, led to the project being shelved. Ryan continued work on his bedroom pop outfit, Apple Orchard, until about 2012, while Lei offered a lot of tea and sympathy. In late 2014, ideas flowed, and the duo began recording again. Aside from playing The Beach Boys classic, “Pet Sounds”, and "Rain" by The Beatles to death, the duo became even more immersed in albums like, to name a few, The Kinks’ “The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society”, Roger Nichols and the Small Circle of Friends’ self-titled album, Margo Guryan’s “Take a Picture”, Françoise Hardy’s “Tous les garçons et les filles”, "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver" by The Fab Four. The result was “Promises & Smiles”, the first Golden Teardrops album filled with catchy melodies that evoke the duo’s love for 60s pop music, with obvious hints of late 90s / early 2000s indiepop.

The songs form a love story, where lovers continue to discover new things each day. A reflection of the past whilst staying in the moment, with plenty of good vibrations in between.

The albums released by Emma's House Records. You can order the album at emmashouserecords.bandcamp.com/album/promises-smiles-emma-016

2018 Golden Teardrops

I write sins and tragedies.
Singing unknown melodies.
Taking photos of everything.
Wanting to bathe in the likes of you. 
-D.

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