press:

"This is meticulous, sophisticated music about living as casually as possible."
-Stereogum

"With its nostalgic gaze toward adolescence, Pono sounds nonchalant but never careless. The memories feel precise and purposeful..."
-Pitchfork

"In the eight years since AGBPOL's last album, almost nobody else tried to channel this sound... ...for the few bands who did try, nobody made it sound as effortlessly cool as AGBPOL do on Pono."
-Brooklyn Vegan

"...Pono overflows with a warm, wistful longing for simpler times... ...consistently satisfying rock with shades of math and emo, never tipping too far in any one direction."
-Paste

"...a distinct personality defined by catchy guitar hooks, sentimental lyrics, and unique time signatures..."
-Flood Magazine

"On their new album Pono, the trio delivers an intricate genre-bending experiment that incorporates everything from jazz to math rock, reveling in reverb-soaked guitars and ethereal harmonies."
-Uproxx

"This is more than feel-good music. This is music that understands exactly what you’re going through, and proceeds to explain why everything is going to be alright."
-absolutepunk

“Hit Reset” is pure sonic refreshment. With its balance of intricate guitar work and breezy vocals, every note is an invitation to escape the mundane and dive into sun-kissed bliss."
-The Revue

"'You’re Always On My Mind' is a cohesive pop-rock album that sees the band in top form."
-Alternative Press