Ballyhoo

Ballyhoo formed in 1995 and spent years building a following through steady touring. Their 2004 single "Cali Girl" gave them a noticeable push, though the band's history includes some rough patches, like when Jake Bush had to undergo cancer treatment in 2008. They've kept at it, releasing albums like "Cheers!" in 2009 and "Daydream" in 2022.

Their songs often have a relaxed, California feel, mixing reggae rhythms with pop melodies. You can hear it in tracks like "Let Her Go," "Beautiful Day," and "Battle Cry." The lineup has shifted over time, with Sam Day joining on bass after Nick Lucero's departure in 2013.

They've put out eight studio albums, including "Inside Out," "Last Stop Paradise," and "Roots Carnival." The music doesn't try to be groundbreaking, just solid, listenable reggae-rock that's found an audience without much flash.