The Aquadolls squeeze together a wealth of influences ranging from doo wop, surf, and '50s pop to riot grrrl punk, electronics, and Britney Spears. They are the brainchild of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Melissa Brooks, who formed the group in 2012. The band released a pair of singles, "Honey" b/w "I Got a Lot (New New New)" and "Sinus Infection" b/w "I Believe in Aliens," and an EP, We Are Free, before 2012 was out. In 2013, the Aquadolls digitally released their first full-length album, Stoked on You, and the set won the favor of mega-hip West Coast indie imprint Burger Records, which reissued the album in physical format in late 2014. ~ Mark Deming