The Lagoons - The Lagoons

The Lagoons are the musical project of brothers Ryan and Joey Selan. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the duo first gained recognition for their dreamy, atmospheric sound characterized by smooth vocals, intricate melodies, and lush production after releasing their debut Gems EP in 2016 which helped them establish a growing fanbase. Since then, the duo has expanded their catalog, releasing three albums and three EPs and further solidifying their reputation as one of music’s most promising acts. The Lagoons write, produce, and perform everything themselves, channeling the freedom of DIY artistry with the polish of seasoned pros.

The duo is rapidly becoming known for their vibrant live shows driven by their ability to play multiple instruments on stage and perform a completely fresh and unique set each night making their live show a must-see. They have released two live albums to date – “Live from Malibu” & “Island Hopping: Live from Hermosa Beach”. The duo also has taken a 5-piece live band show on the road with critically acclaimed reviews.

Selected previous press quotes:

“The Lagoons have kept their cool and continue to make a splash… this retro-minded duo builds a reef of laid-back jazz chords, moody harmonies, soft rock and chill-wave.”  – NPR

“The Lagoons distort indie-pop with hushed jazz, blending rock of the ‘70s with ‘80s dance hits. It’s little surprise that this unique musical blend has proven what they’re best at.” – Ones To Watch

“Evokes the perfect mix of joy and relaxation.” – The New York Times

“Glowing pop with a jazzy, ‘70s-inspired interlude.” – Variance Magazine

“The Lagoons keep things consistently fresh.” – Indie Shuffle

“Beautiful jazzy, electro-pop fusion with a rock twist… calm and groovy, smooth vocals dance over glittery synths and a mellow saxophone… defies expectations and bridges genres… pure bliss.” – Earmilk