Likeness to MMJ is based mostly on the similarity of the voices of the two lead vocalists. The influences of these two bands are very different. Eric, you are much closer by naming Beach Boys and S&G.

When people have asked me who I am listening to, and I say “Fleet Foxes, it often times creates another question: “Never heard of them… what do they sound like?”

I usually say it’s a combination of Band of Horses and My Morning Jacket. I’m glad to see that there is someone else who thinks along the same lines!