If there’s a kind of signature rock-and-roll sound that Los Angeles inspires, it might be something like the sun-soaked, fuzzy garage-pop of The Regrettes, a young, ascendant band that also takes inspiration from ’60s girl groups and riot-grrrl punk. The band’s recurring themes are empowerment and self-worth, especially when navigating romantic relationships, which is the primary focus of the group’s new album How Do You Love?, a set of songs chronicling different stages of a love affair. While in Houston for a sold-out concert, the band visited Skyline Sessions to record the songs “I Dare You” and “Pumpkin,” both from the new album, which will be released on Friday, August 9.
Skyline Sessions
Skyline Sessions: The Regrettes
Watch the rising Los Angeles-based band perform in the studio.