Surf Punk

Surf punk is a dynamic fusion that cradles the high energy and DIY ethos of punk music with the sun-drenched, reverb-heavy sounds characteristic of surf rock. Its roots can be traced back to the late 1970s and early 1980s in Southern California, serving as a rebellious soundtrack for the surf and skate culture. Artists within this genre, such as Fake Tides and Death Lens, exemplify this blend through fast-paced rhythms, gritty guitar riffs, and an overall lo-fi aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly raw. The lyrics often oscillate between the irreverent and the introspective, painting vivid pictures of coastal life with a punk attitude. Despite its niche origins, surf punk has garnered a dedicated following, appealing to those who crave the thrills of punk music but are drawn to the laid-back vibe of surf culture.

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La Pasionaria
Single - Released October 15, 2024

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Agent Orange
Aloha Haole
Beach Goons
Death Lens
Dehd
Fake Tides
Guantanamo Bay Surf Club
Hot Flash Heat Wave
Jurassic Shark
Man Or Astro-Man?
Melted Ice Cream
Meth Wax
Night Birds
Os Brutus
Quazimorto
Servotron
Señor Kino
Strawberry Army
Surf Curse
The Coffin Daggers
The Frights
The Turbo A.C.'s
Wavves
Surf Curse
Dehd
The Frights
Agent Orange
Beach Goons
Wavves
Hot Flash Heat Wave
Meth Wax
Señor Kino
Death Lens
Guantanamo Bay Surf Club
Man Or Astro-Man?
Jurassic Shark
Melted Ice Cream
Fake Tides
The Turbo A.C.'s
Night Birds
The Coffin Daggers
Servotron
Strawberry Army
Aloha Haole
Os Brutus
Quazimorto