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San Diego Indie

San Diego indie, a genre born in the early 2000s, is characterized by its laid-back, sun-kissed sound, blending surf rock, indie rock, and psychedelic elements. Jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and catchy hooks define the genre's musical identity, often featuring dreamy, effects-heavy instrumentation and laid-back, drawling vocal styles. Emerging from San Diego's vibrant music scene, this genre drew inspiration from the city's beach culture and DIY ethos. San Diego indie's popularity peaked in the mid-2010s, with its carefree, West Coast vibe resonating with a generation of music fans. Culturally, the genre reflects the city's relaxed, eclectic atmosphere, while its sound nods to surf rock's legacy and indie rock's experimental spirit. What sets San Diego indie apart is its unique blend of psychedelic textures, indie sensibilities, and beachy, SoCal charm, making it a distinct and captivating genre within the broader indie rock landscape.

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Spiritual Hangover

Album - 11 Tracks - Released May 15, 2026

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May 15, 2026

Spiritual Hangover
Mrs. Magician
11 tracks
April 1

Dead Alive
Mrs. Magician
1 tracks
February 13

High Resolution
Mrs. Magician
1 tracks
September 25, 2025

I'll Find Her There
T. Rexico
1 tracks
August 22

Ready When You Are
The Frights
10 tracks
August 15

TEMPOREX CD AD (FULL SONG)
TEMPOREX
1 tracks
July 18

Favorite Enemy (All the Way)
Avenue Army
1 tracks
July 11

Shit Outta Luck (My Way)
Avenue Army
1 tracks
June 27

Spun
Wavves
13 tracks
June 13

Kontra
Los Shadows
5 tracks
June 13

Five Fucking Singles
The Frights
5 tracks
June 6

Lucky Stars
Wavves
1 tracks
May 14

Spun
Wavves
1 tracks
April 18

Morph
Bad Kids
1 tracks
March 31

Goner
Wavves
1 tracks
February 28

So Long
Wavves
1 tracks
February 13

Rose Colored Glasses
Sitting on Stacy•
G. Love & Special Sauce
1 tracks
December 10, 2024

Christmas (Just For You)
Sitting on Stacy
1 tracks
September 6

Summertime Heat
Well Well Well
8 tracks
August 23

Highway Mile
Well Well Well
3 tracks
August 16

Defibrillator
Well Well Well
3 tracks
August 9

Mar-A-Lago
Well Well Well
3 tracks
August 2

Dance the Stress Away
Well Well Well
3 tracks
July 26

My Only Friend (feat. Tom DeLonge)
Amy Shark•
Tom DeLonge
1 tracks
July 26

No Surfing
Well Well Well
3 tracks
July 19

Sunset Cliffs
Well Well Well
3 tracks
July 11

Double Take Jake
Well Well Well
1 tracks
July 5

Keep On Rising
Mrs. Henry
45 tracks
June 28

Summertime Heat
Well Well Well
1 tracks
June 13

Castles
TEMPOREX
1 tracks
June 13

Castles
TEMPOREX
1 tracks
June 7

Sitting on Stacy Live in Studio (Beachbreak Sessions)
Sitting on Stacy
8 tracks
May 17

Everybody Wants Peace and Love
Mrs. Henry
1 tracks
March 1

Worst Damn Listener
Avenue Army
1 tracks
February 23

Looking Past Red Flags
Sitting on Stacy
16 tracks
February 23

Looking Past Red Flags
Sitting on Stacy
16 tracks
January 19

Tokyo
Sitting on Stacy
1 tracks
December 8, 2023

12/25
Well Well Well
1 tracks
October 27

Raincoat
Sitting on Stacy
1 tracks
October 20

Music From Big Pink
Mrs. Henry
11 tracks

May 15, 2026

Spiritual Hangover
Mrs. Magician
11 tracks
August 22, 2025

Ready When You Are
The Frights
10 tracks
June 27

Spun
Wavves
13 tracks
June 13

Kontra
Los Shadows
5 tracks
June 13

Five Fucking Singles
The Frights
5 tracks
September 6, 2024

Summertime Heat
Well Well Well
8 tracks
July 5

Keep On Rising
Mrs. Henry
45 tracks
June 7

Sitting on Stacy Live in Studio (Beachbreak Sessions)
Sitting on Stacy
8 tracks
February 23

Looking Past Red Flags
Sitting on Stacy
16 tracks
February 23

Looking Past Red Flags
Sitting on Stacy
16 tracks
October 20, 2023

Music From Big Pink
Mrs. Henry
11 tracks
August 25

Palm Springs - Demos & Deep Cuts
Well Well Well
15 tracks
July 7

Rock Of Ages (Live)
Mrs. Henry
20 tracks
June 2

Gallows Humour
The Frights
11 tracks
June 2

Gallows Humour
The Frights
11 tracks
May 26

The Comfort of Someone in the Other Room
The Frights
4 tracks
May 19

MOJOMOJO
Los Shadows
11 tracks
April 21

Allie
Twin Ritual
8 tracks
March 24

Life Is But A Dream
little hurricane
15 tracks
October 28, 2022

T. Rexico
T. Rexico
9 tracks

April 1, 2026

Dead Alive
Mrs. Magician
1 tracks
February 13

High Resolution
Mrs. Magician
1 tracks
September 25, 2025

I'll Find Her There
T. Rexico
1 tracks
August 15

TEMPOREX CD AD (FULL SONG)
TEMPOREX
1 tracks
July 18

Favorite Enemy (All the Way)
Avenue Army
1 tracks
July 11

Shit Outta Luck (My Way)
Avenue Army
1 tracks
June 6

Lucky Stars
Wavves
1 tracks
May 14

Spun
Wavves
1 tracks
April 18

Morph
Bad Kids
1 tracks
March 31

Goner
Wavves
1 tracks
February 28

So Long
Wavves
1 tracks
February 13

Rose Colored Glasses
Sitting on Stacy•
G. Love & Special Sauce
1 tracks
December 10, 2024

Christmas (Just For You)
Sitting on Stacy
1 tracks
August 23

Highway Mile
Well Well Well
3 tracks
August 16

Defibrillator
Well Well Well
3 tracks
August 9

Mar-A-Lago
Well Well Well
3 tracks
August 2

Dance the Stress Away
Well Well Well
3 tracks
July 26

My Only Friend (feat. Tom DeLonge)
Amy Shark•
Tom DeLonge
1 tracks
July 26

No Surfing
Well Well Well
3 tracks
July 19

Sunset Cliffs
Well Well Well
3 tracks