The Verigolds

San Diego Indie rockers The Verigolds create music that is inspired by the sonic currents that cross between the beaches and deserts of Southern California.

The Verigolds started performing by collaborating with artist Celeste Byers whose vibrant, psychedelic, and dream-filled art was a perfect fit for the hippie, vibrant, eclectic scene of Ocean Beach, California. The Verigolds' sound channels the energy of this hippie enclave, ranging from folk woods experimentation to psychedelic dance groove.

"Mixing elements from indie rock, pop, folk, psychedelic, and alternative rock, The Verigolds are a modern blend of timeless sounds." - The Huffington Post

With the anthemic haunting vocals of Jenna Cotton matched with the intricate guitar of Eliot Ross, creative flowing phrases of Ben Smedley on the keys and the soul/punk groove of drummer Craig Schreiber, the music explodes with originality and life. Experimentation with new synths, pedals, and vocals has led the band to a more dazzling sonic spectacle that turns the body and spirit on.

Their latest single "Walk on Water" (premiered by BuzzBands.LA on June 5, 2017) marks a new turn for The Verigolds which are known for blending inspirations like indie, electronic, pop, folk, rock, and psych. The band drew the attention of Ed Stasium (Ramones/Talking Heads) when he listened to their previous released album "For Margaret" which recently won Best Indie/Rock Album at the 2017 San Diego Music Awards. The album also gained national & international attention from Huffington Post, National Geographic, BBC London, AXS.com as well as Southern California Radio Stations.

The Verigolds just performed at the major music festival KAABOO in September '16 alongside legendary artists including Aerosmith, Cold War Kids & The Struts, The Verigolds have been played on BBC Radio London, closed out all of the rock radio stations in San Diego (91x, FM949 and Rock1053), played on Laguna Beach KX 93.5, performed on Good Morning San Diego in addition to performing at San Diego's premiere venues (Belly Up, Casbah, Soda Bar, Music Box and House of Blues), direct support for national/global touring acts including The Shelters, Finish Ticket, The Boxer Rebellion, PHASES, Hey Rosetta!, Andrew Belle, Magic Giant, Dick Diver, Mother Mother, The Young Wild, Emily Jane White.

"Ever since I first discovered the Verigolds, I've been a fan -- and that was with only one recorded song," said the local-music lover. "The band has finally dropped its full-length album, and it's a magical trip of boho/indie/hippy/space rock that takes you on a trip to another world." - Tim Pyles, 91XFM

"If you were at our June SoundDiego LIVE party, you understand why the Verigolds are our Best New Artist for 2015. Becoming a hot commodity in the local scene seemingly overnight, this Ocean Beach-based group sheds any and all pretense for supremely positive vibes, psychedelic wonder and indie-pop melodies over subtle electronic undertones. Don those shades, folks: crazy bright future ahead for this band." - NBC SoundDiego

"Mid-week coolness from The Verigolds. Lots of synth/keyboard driven vibes, dig the mix of vocals, nice harmonies filled in with some jangy guitars and solid band performance all around. It’s a new sound, hybrid of sorts but that’s the history of rock, reminds me of Bands like Foxygen, not easy to lump into some category created by the powers that be. Makes for a more active listening session, puts the fun back into guessing where they came up with this sound…." - 50 Third and 3rd