Palmas covers Boyz II Men for #Cover Club / Shares the Love on "I Want To Know (Your Love)

Finally, the last session of Season Three of Cover Club is here. The final pick is a new band to us. We first caught them at one of the fantastic Sofar Sounds: Philadelphia shows, this last May at the Old Swede's Church. While there was little to find on the band out on the web, the intrigue was strong. And their sound was so much fun! A little surf, a little sass, a lot of energy!

Seemingly coming out of no where, the dudes of Palmas are quickly bringing their East Coast Surf/Soul to the masses. In just the last few weeks, they have a brand-new Daytrotter Session, their Sofar Sounds: Philadelphia video has been released and of course To The Valley their new EP is available; bringing "warm tones meets bright days incorporating vintage surf rock sounds with present day pop and indie."

Today of course is the day we release their #CoverClub Session. Later today Palmas plays Johnny Brenda's with Surfer Blood plus The Lighthouse and the Whaler.

Before heading out to the gig, first bounce & groove along with Palmas on "I Want To Know (Your Love)" recorded at Cambridge Sound Studios.

I WANT TO KNOW (YOUR LOVE)

Don't forget to check out their cover of Boyz II Men's "I'll Make Love To You". Grab your date and slow dance along.

I'll Make Love To You (Boyz II Men)

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