Based in Richmond, California, USA, Golden Teardrops (taken from a BMX Bandits B-side) are the husband/wife duo of Ryan Marquez (Apple Orchard) and Lei Marquez (Spring Boutique). Inspired mostly by Brian Wilson’s best work with The Beach Boys, Golden Teardrops recorded a demo called “A Summer Escape” in 2005. Though it never sounded anything like Mr. Wilson’s dazzling (early) catalogue, it set a template for what’s to come. A series of failed demo attempts, however, led to the project being shelved. Ryan continued work on his bedroom pop outfit, Apple Orchard, until about 2012, whil… read more
Based in Richmond, California, USA, Golden Teardrops (taken from a BMX Bandits B-side) are the husband/wife duo of Ryan Marquez (Apple Orchard) and Lei Marquez (Spring Boutique). Inspired mostly by Brian Wilson’s best work with The Beach Boys, Golden Teardrops recorded a demo called “A Summer… read more
Based in Richmond, California, USA, Golden Teardrops (taken from a BMX Bandits B-side) are the husband/wife duo of Ryan Marquez (Apple Orchard) and Lei Marquez (Spring Boutique). Inspired mostly by Brian Wilson’s best work with The Beach Boys, Golden Teardrops recorded a demo called “A Summer Escape” in 2005. Though it never sounded anything like Mr. Wilson’s daz… read more
