THE DRUMS Summertime! (2010 Australian issue 8-track CD EP - taking the unlikely templates of 50s surf-rock and Factory Records as inspiration and mixing in a new wave sound, four-piece The Drums announce themselves as purveyors of some of the most exciting new sounds to come out of the US in 2009. Across all of its eight tracks, 'Summertime!' heralds the arrival of a major new talent: songs like 'Don't Be A Jerk, Johnny' and 'Submarine' showcase The Drums' updated take on 50s surf rock and pop, whilst 'Down By The Water' is a beautiful lingering ballad that wouldn't sound amiss on the Twin Peaks soundtrack; includes exclusive bonus recordings 'Instruct Me' and 'Let's Go Surfing' [Knight School remix])