Julez and the Rollerz - "Wildest Fantasy"

Things are looking up for Los Angeles’ Julez and the Rollerz. The garage rock project of songwriter Jules Batterman has been prepping for the release of their promising new EP, Is This Where The Party Is?, and the singles shared in the lead-up have been nothing short of fresh-sounding, lively, and impressive. Batterman has all but mastered the art of surf-inspired, garage rock songwriting, as her compositions have all the makings of the classics of the genre. The guitars are tinged with just the right amount of fuzz, the gooey vocal harmonies add a dash of sugar to the formula, and the rhythm section always seems to hold down the perfect groove. It’s a distinctly west coast sound that I never get tired of hearing. 

“Wildest Fantasy,” the project’s latest offering, bolsters an already solid catalog. The song, which lyrically chronicles the challenges of the modern-day music industry, is a real mid-tempo, toe-tappin’ stomper with lots of ear-wormy nuggets, from the precisely placed harmonies to the theatrical guitar riffs, and the ascending vocal melodies. The project’s sound on “Wildest Fantasy” is sunnily reminiscent of other great bands of the garage-psych ilk, like Boytoy and Bleached, so fans of those bands, give “Wildest Fantasy” a listen.

Stream the song below!

Is This Where The Party Is?, is out now. You can purchase the album on limited edition cassette via Bandcamp. The band’s music is also available to or stream on all platforms, including Spotify. Keep up with the band by checking out their website, following them on Instagram, and liking them on Facebook.

Julez and the Rollerz are celebrating the release of Is This Where The Party Is? tonight at Non Plus Ultra in Los Angeles. The show is presented by The Witching Hours and features additional performances from Foxx Bodies and Buckets. Tickets are available via Ticket Leap.