Singer-songwriter Odd Marshall, has released a playful and upbeat pop rock number from his forthcoming debut record, Sand & Glue, a collection of songs both dark and bright. From start to finish, the album takes listeners around the world with a strong back beat and infectious hooks.

The latest single, “Santa Barbara,” was inspired by a flirtatious encounter with a woman from Norway who Odd Marshall met on the dancefloor along the California coast. It starts with a hint of rock-disco (if there is such a thing) that he hopes will inspire listeners to bop along. The band, consisting of producer/drummer Don Kerr, Mike O’Brien on lead guitar, and Jason Haberman on bass, were going for a 60s pop feel with a bit of tambourine.

We took a cab to an after party and in the cab Pink Floyd’s “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” was playing… So I borrowed that phrase in reference to the diamond she wore that her rock star boyfriend gave her. I had never heard of him or his band, so that ended up in the song too. – Odd Marshall