Plastic Harpoons carve out a sound unmistakably their own somewhere in the electric space between Tom Petty’s no-nonsense hooks and Queen’s extravagant solos. This Santa Barbara outfit isn’t just a band—they’re a revival, a breath of fresh air in an era desperate for the raw, unpolished energy of true rock ‘n’ roll. With a line-up boasting dual guitars, keys, bass, and drums, they don’t merely hint at nostalgia—they catapult listeners back to a time when music was about flesh-and-blood musicians in a room, jamming out riffs they genuinely love. Plastic Harpoons’ sonic tapestry weaves the textures of Indie Rock with threads of Classic Rock, Americana, and Pop. It’s a laid-back yet punchy concoction brewed under the sun-soaked skies of Southern California.
Plastic Harpoons’s new single, “Struck Gold,” captures the warmth of a ripping bonfire and the camaraderie that typically goes on around one. The twangy pop ballad is an uplifting anthem you might need to hear to remind yourself how lucky you are to have loved ones around you. The touching songwriting is delivered in a smooth yet passionate cadence that spreads like melted butter over thudding drums and soaring guitars. There is a familiarity in “Struck Gold,” but that is not to discredit the refreshing approach Plastic Harpoons takes to folk-rock. The song feels meant to echo throughout an arena while sounding quaint and personal, a testament to the band’s songwriting. Plastic Harpoons did precisely what the title suggests with their single “Struck Gold.” The band found a way to create a radio-ready ballad that doesn’t follow the rules of what you’d typically hear on the airwaves, a stunning piece of alt-country you can get lost in.
“‘Struck Gold’ is about ignoring what others may think and going with your gut. Whatever is meant to be will be. This song’s been bouncing around my head for the last five years, so it feels good to finally get it out into the world,” explains Taylor Casey. “I think that it’s our best recording yet.”
