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Indie Surf

Indie surf is a genre that embodies the carefree spirit of California's sun-kissed coast, blending jangly guitars, laid-back rhythms, and dreamy vocal harmonies. Emerging in the 2000s, indie surf drew inspiration from 1960s surf rock and post-punk, with artists incorporating lush reverb, driving drumbeats, and catchy hooks. Characterized by its warm, fuzzy sound and nostalgic charm, indie surf often features simple, repetitive melodies and lyrics that evoke a sense of youthful longing and wistful nostalgia. With its laid-back, West Coast vibe, indie surf has become synonymous with summertime and endless possibility, appealing to fans of indie rock, dream pop, and psychedelic music. Its DIY ethos and lo-fi production have also influenced the chillwave and bedroom pop movements.

Top Genres

Indie Pop Indie Rock Alternative Rock Dream Pop Lo-fi Chillwave Post-punk Garage Rock Psychedelic Rock Bedroom Pop Surf Rock

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Indie Rock Indie Garage Rock Noise Pop Bubblegrunge Neo-psychedelic Shoegaze Brooklyn Indie Indie Punk Indie Pop Dream Pop

Latest Indie Surf Release

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The Incredible Crocotiger (10-Year Anniversary)

Album - 12 Tracks - Released July 25, 2025

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July 25, 2025

The Incredible Crocotiger (10-Year Anniversary)
Messer Chups
12 tracks
July 22

Moon Race
Messer Chups
1 tracks
July 15

Magneto
Messer Chups
1 tracks
July 11

Ritual of Chaos
Sun Room
6 tracks
June 27

Spun
Wavves
13 tracks
June 27

She'll Move To London
Sun Room
1 tracks
June 19

Curse of Stephen Kong
Messer Chups
1 tracks
June 17

Loaded Painted Red
Chastity Belt•
764-Hero
2 tracks
June 17

Oslo, Paris, LA
Sun Room
1 tracks
June 6

Lucky Stars
Wavves
1 tracks
May 19

Return of Youth
DIIV
4 tracks
May 16

Jackknife
Sun Room
1 tracks
May 14

Spun
Wavves
1 tracks
May 13

State Of Hawaii
Skegss
1 tracks
May 2

Don't Worry, Be Creepy
Messer Chups
4 tracks
April 29

Margarita for Me and My Horse
Messer Chups
2 tracks
April 25

Remixes
DIIV
4 tracks
April 25

Face Down In The Garden
Tennis
9 tracks
April 18

Emo Jumpscare
Beach Cowboys
1 tracks
April 11

12 Blown Tires
Tennis
3 tracks
April 11

12 Blown Tires
Tennis
3 tracks
April 4

Bunky Becky Birthday Boy
Sleigh Bells
11 tracks
March 31

Goner
Wavves
1 tracks
March 26

With You
CASTLEBEAT
1 tracks
March 19

This Summer
Sleigh Bells
3 tracks
March 18

Big Foot's Shadow
Messer Chups
2 tracks
March 10

Everyone Out (Mount Kimbie Remix)
DIIV•
Mount Kimbie
2 tracks
March 7

At The Wedding
Tennis
2 tracks
March 5

So Excited
Skegss
2 tracks
February 28

Billboard Heart
Deep Sea Diver
11 tracks
February 28

So Long
Wavves
1 tracks
February 26

What Do I Know
Deep Sea Diver
4 tracks
February 19

Bunky Pop
Sleigh Bells
2 tracks
February 7

Weight Of Desire
Tennis
1 tracks
February 4

That Guy b/w Time Crisis Too
Chastity Belt•
Holy Wave
2 tracks
February 4

Let Me Go (feat. Madison Cunningham)
Deep Sea Diver•
Madison Cunningham
3 tracks
February 4

Kiss of the Night
Messer Chups
1 tracks
January 31

Brown Paper Bag (upsammy Remix)
DIIV•
upsammy
2 tracks
January 31

Death & Love, Pt. 1
Circa Waves
9 tracks
January 28

Wanna Start A Band?
Sleigh Bells
1 tracks

July 25, 2025

The Incredible Crocotiger (10-Year Anniversary)
Messer Chups
12 tracks
July 11

Ritual of Chaos
Sun Room
6 tracks
June 27

Spun
Wavves
13 tracks
May 19

Return of Youth
DIIV
4 tracks
May 2

Don't Worry, Be Creepy
Messer Chups
4 tracks
April 25

Face Down In The Garden
Tennis
9 tracks
April 25

Remixes
DIIV
4 tracks
April 4

Bunky Becky Birthday Boy
Sleigh Bells
11 tracks
February 28

Billboard Heart
Deep Sea Diver
11 tracks
February 26

What Do I Know
Deep Sea Diver
4 tracks
January 31

Death & Love, Pt. 1
Circa Waves
9 tracks
October 28, 2024

Face to Face With Fantasy
The Buttertones
11 tracks
October 18

Jonny
The Drums
22 tracks
October 18

Pacific Highway Music
Skegss
11 tracks
October 11

Encyclopedia
The Drums
13 tracks
September 6

VIVA HINDS
Hinds
10 tracks
September 6

VIVA HINDS
Hinds
11 tracks
August 14

The Bed, The Room, The Rain and You
Hinds
5 tracks
August 9

Can't Explain
Sun Room
4 tracks
July 26

Stereo
CASTLEBEAT
13 tracks

July 22, 2025

Moon Race
Messer Chups
1 tracks
July 15

Magneto
Messer Chups
1 tracks
June 27

She'll Move To London
Sun Room
1 tracks
June 19

Curse of Stephen Kong
Messer Chups
1 tracks
June 17

Oslo, Paris, LA
Sun Room
1 tracks
June 17

Loaded Painted Red
Chastity Belt•
764-Hero
2 tracks
June 6

Lucky Stars
Wavves
1 tracks
May 16

Jackknife
Sun Room
1 tracks
May 14

Spun
Wavves
1 tracks
May 13

State Of Hawaii
Skegss
1 tracks
April 29

Margarita for Me and My Horse
Messer Chups
2 tracks
April 18

Emo Jumpscare
Beach Cowboys
1 tracks
April 11

12 Blown Tires
Tennis
3 tracks
April 11

12 Blown Tires
Tennis
3 tracks
March 31

Goner
Wavves
1 tracks
March 26

With You
CASTLEBEAT
1 tracks
March 19

This Summer
Sleigh Bells
3 tracks
March 18

Big Foot's Shadow
Messer Chups
2 tracks
March 10

Everyone Out (Mount Kimbie Remix)
DIIV•
Mount Kimbie
2 tracks
March 7

At The Wedding
Tennis
2 tracks