No Vacation – Intermission – Pink and Yellow Vinyl, Single-Sided, EP, Topshelf, 2023
No Vacation combines the novel sounds of college nostalgia and surf-tinged bedroom pop. What began as a sunny San Francisco dorm-room duo in early 2015 by front-woman Sabrina Mai, quickly evolved into a band as Marisa Saunders and Nat Lee entered the fold.
No Vacation plays dreamy, lo-fi indie pop with a mellow vibe that often blends nostalgic tones and breezy melodies. Their sound is rooted in lush guitar layers, relaxed vocals, and a bedroom pop aesthetic that feels warm and intimate.
If you’re trying to compare them to more recognizable names, they share a similar vibe with groups like Alvvays, Beach Fossils, and Cocteau Twins, particularly in their ability to craft laid-back, atmospheric tracks that balance wistfulness with an easygoing charm.
