"California never ceases to produce great new music. Here we’ve got indie-pop-rock band Social Studies from San Francisco. Their album Wind Up Wooden Heart, including this infectiously catchy number, hits stores at the end of July. And don’t worry, unlike social studies class, this is actually fun." - NME

"San Fran fruit-jugglers Social Studies make twee sound brawny. Who else does that? “Holler Boys,” layers background bleeps, twiddling guitar, soft percussion and radiant female vocals into a shape-shifter—there is no pure verse chorus verse, and each swell breaks in a new direction. Next, indie-pop croon-tune “Time Bandit” is another pretty surprise. Social Studies’ excellent Wind Up Wooden Heart will drop on Antenna Farm on July 27." - RCRD LBL

"We are super excited to present you with an exclusive download from San Fransisco’s Social Studies of their latest track, "Weathered White." Somehow that town has kept them a secret from the rest of us, but I don’t see that happening for much longer. They have a full length coming out in 2010, and this song is the sort of thing that will get you very, very excited for it to arrive. Keep in mind though that this isn’t for you to listen to as you frown your way home on the subway. Save it for the soundtrack to your first snowball fight of the season. If you are tired of sitting around and waiting for Broadcast to write a new record like I am, then this one is for you. " - TOKION

"It's as if we're able to hear salty sea swells in their every movement and we're able to feel the buzz of a good getting' drunk night in Natalia Rogovin's rainy wet singing and the quaint whispers of the passage of time in the melodies and stories." - Daytrotter

"After receiving an increasing amount of hometown buzz in the Bay Area press, Social Studies makes their way to a Williamsburg loft, the place where indie-rock dreams come true. Tonight, we hope they do for the sweet-voiced Natalia Rogovin and her baroque-leaning band." - L Magazine

"Imagine the pre-Islands band The Unicorns in all their glory; that album, Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone. Now think of their triumphant return, matured a decade and now female-fronted." - Fense Post

"Ridiculously good, rocking indie pop fun. My favorite band of the moment" - Stephanie Kuehnert, MTV Books

"Good, confection and substance in a cool and kind package. I like the band, period."
- Citizen Dick

"Social Studies is now emerging from the Golden Gate’s folds to take their place in the pantheon of important indie pop, and their music couldn’t be more engaging. Keep your eyes on Social Studies, for this is just the beginning."
- Stereo Subversion

"This really makes for a fantastic pop song. Listen and love."
- Side One Track One

"They're very much deserving of your attention."- L Magazine

"I can't stop listening to their EP." - 5 Acts Blog

"Social Studies is indie-rock perfection." - SF Chronicle

"I found myself praising Social Studies once again for its commitment to just plain excellent pop music. The outfit revitalized my love for its 2006 release, drumming out the songs perfectly." - Noise

"Indie-rockers Social Studies have now earned themselves a solid spot on our office playlist rotation. The band skillfully skirt the line between pop and the cerebral. Their music is catchy and smart." - 7x7 Magazine

"A sound that is reminiscent of such indie greats as Arcade Fire and Architecture in Helsinki." - Performer Magazine Record Review

"Haunting organ sounds and joyful keyboard lines, placid female vocals and exuberant group shout-alongs, catchy pop choruses and extended lists of historical figures, garage rock and Appalachian acoustic guitar playing – all of these make an appearance, and the overall result is intelligent music that you can dance to. Pop fans with a sense of humor and a not-so-secret history of nerdy tendencies will not be disappointed." - The Owl Mag

"San Francisco's Social Studies are one of those rare beasts that straddle the fine line between indie-rock and indiepop. Is it a poppy rock song, or a rockin' pop song? Who knows. There's some plunking keys, burly guitar riffs, and that Natalia sure does have a nice voice, so do we really need to pigeon-hole it?" - Sugar Sours

"No matter the lineup, the band pumps out California pop staples with a twist. Keeping the instrumentals simple with drums, bass, and an old-school Casiotone, the group blends sunny, surf-infused baselines with danceable beats and a dash of pipe organ." - CT Indie

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