The Spongetones, formed in 1979, are an American power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carried on the musical genre through acclaimed original songwriting, jangle pop riffs, and lilting vocals of Beatlesque quality.

[3] In 2023, The Spongetones signed with power pop label Big Stir Records, and are planning a live album from their 40th anniversary show along with some new material.

The band cites the following influences: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark 5, The Animals, The Zombies, The Hollies, Manfred Mann, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, The Kinks, The Beach Boys, The Yardbirds, The Byrds, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Who, and Spirit.

See the complete Spongetones discography, including foreign releases [25] Jamie Hoover and Steve Stoeckel continue to work together, writing and recording new music.