"Island Of My Own" is a summery pop-rock song performed by The Lovepools which features a bright production driven by an evolving synth riff, 80s drum loops, and funky synth-bass runs sounding in the territory of Prince and Michael Jackson. The instrumental is spearheaded by an embellished vocal performance by lead singer Anthony Shea, who sings of beaches, storms and isolation. 

The Lovepools are no strangers to musical inspiration from video games and this energetic single from them is no exception. Singer, Anthony Shea attributes much of the song's lyrical inspiration from the gaming title: "Stranded Deep" which is an ocean survival game involving a plane crash near a series of deserted islands. The single's artwork is also a direct inspiration from the graphics and visuals the game offers. 

One night while playing Stranded Deep, Anthony began to wonder what it would truly be like to attempt survival on a deserted island. Questions of isolation, civilization and moral philosophy began to present themselves to Anthony who quickly transmuted these ideas into song form which quickly became "Island Of My Own". 

Island Of My Own was written by Anthony Shea and completely produced, recorded and mixed in Anthony's bedroom with Aria Cruz lending a hand as co-producer. The band used "24K Gold" by Bruno Mars as their mixing guide-track and Anthony finished the song after 50 mixes. Latin Grammy winner, Jorge Espinosa of Tropic Culture Studios takes the role of mastering engineer which now marks his fourth completed master for the band.

Island Of My Own

A haunting and evocative journey awaits in "Something = Nothing," a mesmerizing blend of synth pop, psychedelia, house, and trap. Drawing inspiration from artists like Gorillaz, Beck and Radiohead, this melancholic production takes you on a sonic adventure.

The lyrics delve into the depths of a young girl's struggle with suicidal thoughts and an overwhelming desire for escape. Lead singer Anthony Shea's delicate vocal fry gently delivers the poignant lines:

"She's standing in the highway
Looking out for more
Cars headed her way
But their eyes are on the road"

The recurring lyric, "Something always leads to nothing, nothing always leads to something," not only delves into the human condition but also reflects the mindset of a depressed and searching young individual.

Crafted entirely by Anthony in the confines of his bedroom, this track showcases his prowess as a songwriter, producer, and mixer. Mastering was performed by none other than Tom Frampton, creator of "MasteringTheMix.com" who will be featuring Anthony's mix in a stem mixing contest, soon to be announced on his site. 

As the song gracefully draws to a close, an interpolated synth arpeggio, inspired by the enchanting melodies of The Legend of Zelda's "Great Fairy's Fountain," seamlessly fades into the abyss, leaving an indelible impression on the listener's soul.

Something = Nothing

You were a heatwave
Of steel grade A ecstasy
You made a big wave
And with it took everything

You are the freeway that
Takes me from A to B
We went from A to Z
You taught me everything

You taught me everything

When there's no one else around
I can feel, I can feel it now

With my two feet on the ground
I could blow right through the roof

Oh no

Don't blow
Don't blow

We had a cold war
An arms race to victory
You made a big win
And with it took everything

You gave me freedom
In spite of the controversy
You dropped a bomb on me
You taught me everything

When there's no one else around
I can feel, I can feel it now

With my two feet underground
I could blow right through the roof

Don't blow
Don't blow

Blow your smoke
White as snow
Take what's yours
Steal the show

Lock and load
Rock and roll
Cut the cord
Sell your soul

Don't blow
Don't blow

BLOW!

A theatrical oddity about cats and dogs. Contains horns, bells and whistles.
Dedicated to the women of the animal kingdom.

Music Video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ySSCUeaVI

Animal Instinct (Single)

Animal Instinct (Digital Only Single)

Animal Instinct

"I'll be a rabbit in your hat. I'll disappear and that is that."

Animal Instinct EP

I Might Jump Off The Deep End If You're Mine

2017

I Should Be Fallin' In Love With You

See You In The Funny Papers

Safely In My Loveseat EP

A Dixie Cup To Save You

The Catch

Safely In My Loveseat

THE LOVEPOOLS have arrived with a synth-driven describing melancholic LA: red lights, day dreams, white lies, palm trees, rinse, repeat...

White Lies & Palm Trees (Single)

White Lies & Palm Trees

Produced entirely in the band's bedroom, new single “Cut Me Slack” is built with pop-songwriting tendencies similar to Empire Of The Sun and Foster The People. Brimming with dreamy swells, synth riffs, processed samples and arpeggios, “Cut Me Slack!” is a continuation of The Lovepools driving synthpop and indie rock sound first established with their previous single, “White Lies & Palm Trees”. Backed by their label Sword Music under exclusive license to Sony Music Italy, “White Lies & Palm Trees” has gained over 20,000 Spotify streams and 35,000 YouTube views as well as appearing on MTV Italy and Italian radio since its May release date this year.

Phrases like, “Real love takes time,” and “We are the children hiding under the lights,” show the band refuses to let their hopes and dreams down, let alone anyone else's. Aria Cruz, bass player of The Lovepools, describes the song in a few sentences, “It’s about reaching for the highest star! The one you always wished upon when you were a child! The inner child viewing the adult version of you smiling… Knowing that you will never give up on your dreams.”

Cut Me Slack! (Single)

Cut Me Slack! - Single

Cut Me Slack!

The Lovepools are following up their recent release “White Lies & Palm Trees” with their own home-made “Pool House Remix” of the previous single. The track was released October 2nd in Europe by label Sword Music in exclusive license with Sony Music Italy. 

As the song and video groove together, the journey of viewing one clip to the next is like flipping through a rolodex of 1980’s commercial imagery and undiscovered home footage. Edited by singer Anthony Shea, the music video reminds us there was once a time when car doors opened vertically, mullets were considered sexy and VHS was sold to consumers proudly labeled as “high definition”. The forgotten video footage lives to tells its story in a vaporwave aesthetic while the song seems to pull more from the “French House” genre than anywhere else. 

The "time-capsule” effect of viewing the music video show us how much the world has rapidly changed, especially its technology. One thing though that hasn’t really changed is society’s undying obsession with the 1980's decade.

White Lies & Palm Trees (Pool House Remix)

The Lovepools are an indie rock duo from Los Angeles making sun-bleached, bedroom-born anthems with big hooks and bigger heart. Their debut single See You In The Funny Papers appeared in the Shameless Season 9 premiere, but their story starts long before that.

Frontman Anthony Shea has been recording since he was a kid—using cassette decks, hand-me-down instruments, and anything he could plug a guitar into. Even after studying at Musicians Institute, he kept returning to the intimate chaos of home recording. Every Lovepools track still begins and ends in his East Hollywood bedroom.

The band took shape when Anthony moved to Little Armenia and became roommates with bassist Aria Cruz, who immediately connected with his songs. The two started performing around LA, blending their influences with an unfiltered, DIY honesty.

In 2020, The Lovepools signed with Sword Music with European distribution through Sony Music Italy, releasing a run of singles including White Lies & Palm Trees which aired on MTV Italy and Sky News.  White Lies & Palm Trees - Pool House Remix earned a major Spotify editorial placement with over 90k streams.

This year, The Lovepools hit the stage at the Sundance Film Festival, followed by a performance in New York at the Jeffrey Deskovic Spring Gala. Now releasing music at a faster pace and bringing their high-energy show to bigger crowds, The Lovepools continue building their world—one bedroom recording, sunlit chorus, and chaotic live night at a time.

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