Summer is almost over, but it's not too late to get in on the summer music scene. The latest, newest, youngest band in Philly has been picking up speed–with no end in sight! Who are they?

Ladies and gentlemen, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Andorra.

Pictured, left to right: Jordan Petrellis (drums), Dante DiLoreto (guitar), Michael Trycieckyj (bass/keyboard), Kevin McCall (vocals & guitar).

Though they're four 20-something heartbreakers, don't get confused ladies, 'cause these boys are nothing like One Direction. As an alternative rock band from the Philadelphia area, Andorra has performed twice on the Radio 104.5 Birthday Show, turning them into somewhat of a local legend amongst the youth of Philly. Kevin McCall, lead vocalist of the band, was kind enough to indulge me in the inner workings of Andorra.

So, what is Andorra up to right now? Well, they just released a music video for their hit song "Indian Queen," from their debut album "etc., etc., etc."

"I like to think that Indian Queen is... just a song partly inspired by the cultural beauty of different women. There's also a high school romance aspect about it that inspired me. The music video is us paying respect to the late Prince. Lot's of purple going on...." -McCall

Here's the video:

As you can tell, Andorra has several different dynamics happening at once. Their sound is so unique that it's almost impossible to draw comparisons to other artists. Some that pop into mind while listening to "Indian Queen" would be early Green Day, possibly a hint of the Fallout Boy punk vibe, mixed with some of the more mellow tones of Nirvana.

Being mixed up in the local music scene is one of the things that has greatly influenced their music, according to McCall:

"We're inspired by a lot of bands that we've become good pals with. To name a few: Egocentric Plastic Men, RFA, Alright Junior, Sonnder, the Escape, the Districts, Lost in the Woods, Seoul Delhi, Backroom Dreamers, Bad Tequila Experience."

So, as you can see, Andorra is very plugged in to the Philly rock vibe. While they appreciate their local fanbase, the band is looking to expand their popularity.

"We always hoped to travel at a successful rate. I feel as though the momentum is still pretty high... We get a lot of love on Twitter so hopefully that continues. We see this at our shows, too, and it's been great," says McCall.

Despite the band's touring goals, they remain very grounded. Since the "idea of Andorra," as McCall says, has been around since their early high school years, they're not unaware of how long it takes to establish a presence upon your local scene.

"The most unique experiences for us would have to be the relationships that we've made with Radio 104.5, especially with Wendy Rollins [airshow host]... We admired her for so long and next thing we know, we're dancing on tables with her..." -McCall

Andorra has definitely accomplished big things in Philly, and they're definitely not done yet. The band is busy working on its second full length album, which we can expect to reveal more about Andorra, a brand new, never-before-seen side of the band. The writing process, according to the band, is very organic, and it feels like they're just a bunch of dudes jamming together. And, if you see them live, then you'll know that that's exactly what they are.

For example, here is a brand new video recorded at the World Café Live in Philadelphia. The song is called "Four Corners":

"Four Corners" adds to the truly individual sound created by Andorra. Few alternative rock bands are able to scale back in an acoustic setting, yet maintain their brand... but Andorra? Well, the dudes seem to have it down to a science.

I asked McCall what kind of vibes Andorra wants their audience to feel when listening to their music:

"Everyone has their own interpretations, so that's for the listener to decide. I can't really tell what vibes it gives off, but hopefully it strikes a nerve with people in a relatable way. The idea is that it will drive them to shows to watch us pour everything into the performance. From then on, its all sweat and hair, baby."

Andorra embodies everything that a modern rock band should; unique sound, motivation, loyal fanbase, and, of course, sweat and hair. So how can you get a piece of the action? Unlike lots of modern musicians, Andorra wants people to enjoy their music and has no qualms with free music platforms. "For us, its about being heard and if that means we get paid little to nothing, then that's okay. At least our music is our there," McCall says, which is great news for fans everywhere!

You can listen to Andorra on their bandcamp, on Spotify, or their YouTube channel.

You can check out their Facebook page for information on interviews, video releases, and upcoming performances.