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Surf rock is a lively and energetic music genre that emerged in the early 1960s, heavily influenced by the rhythms of rock and roll and the vibes of coastal Californian culture. Characterized by its distinctive use of reverb-drenched guitar riffs that mimic the sound of crashing waves, surf rock often features rapid drum beats and catchy, upbeat melodies. Bands like ALO and Camarones Orquestra Guitarrística embody the genre's spirit with their vibrant guitar work and experimental flair, while groups such as The Invaders and Super Stereo Surf infuse modern elements, keeping the sound fresh and dynamic. Overall, surf rock evokes a sense of carefree adventure, encapsulating the thrill of surfing and beach life.

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Shehzadi - शहज़ादी / Ranjha - रांझा

Single - Released February 21, 2025

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February 21, 2025

Shehzadi - शहज़ादी / Ranjha - रांझा
Sababa 5
2 tracks
February 14

La La La
Marinero
12 tracks
February 14

petals
Juliana Chahayed•
Trash Pals
1 tracks
February 14

You'll Be Fine / Break My Heart
The McCharmlys
2 tracks
February 11

Break My Heart
The McCharmlys
1 tracks
February 11

Dream Suite
Marinero
4 tracks
February 7

Cursed
Bikini Beach
13 tracks
February 7

Helsinki Surf City
Mary Ann Hawkins
12 tracks
February 7

lost my head (rediscovered)
Coastal Club
1 tracks
February 5

Stoked & Stoned
Munan
1 tracks
January 22

Cursed Century
Bikini Beach
1 tracks
January 22

Butterfly Boogie
Ithaka
1 tracks
January 21

Shehzadi - शहज़ादी
Sababa 5
1 tracks
January 14

Blank Canvas
ALO
1 tracks
January 14

You'll Be Fine
The McCharmlys
1 tracks
January 8

Sea Changes
Marinero
3 tracks
December 20, 2024

Surf Trash - Jam in the Van (Live Session, Los Angeles, CA)
Jam in the Van•
Surf Trash
3 tracks
December 16

Fever b/w Devil or Angel
Sonny Ace•
The Twisters•
Cobra
2 tracks
December 13

Goodbye For Now
Alko B
7 tracks
December 5

Tankar um jól
Holgar
1 tracks
December 3

Cruz
Marinero
2 tracks
November 29

This Time of Year
Aviator Stash
1 tracks
November 25

Power Hug
Trash Pals
6 tracks
November 25

Í sólargeisla
Holgar
1 tracks
November 22

Helsinki Surf City
Mary Ann Hawkins
1 tracks
November 15

Live in Italy: Genoa 2024
A Love Electric•
Todd Clouser
6 tracks
November 13

Family
Bikini Beach
1 tracks
November 1

Bitter Moon - ירח מר
Sababa 5
3 tracks
November 1

Nobody's Gonna Know (with Joe Bonamassa)
Donavon Frankenreiter•
Joe Bonamassa
1 tracks
October 30

Don't Be A Stranger
Rum Jungle
2 tracks
October 25

Touchgrind X (Video Game Soundtrack)
Martin Månsson Sjöstrand Trio
10 tracks
October 25

Stillness Of The Night (with John Craigie)
Donavon Frankenreiter•
John Craigie
1 tracks
October 11

Between the Lines
Not Right Here
1 tracks
October 4

Get Outta Your Mind (with Midland)
Donavon Frankenreiter
1 tracks
October 3

Prozac
Griffin Dean
1 tracks
October 3

GAENARI
Munan
1 tracks
September 25

Colonel
The Kilans
2 tracks
September 20

Get Outta Your Mind
Donavon Frankenreiter
9 tracks
September 20

Get Outta Your Mind (with Friends)
Donavon Frankenreiter
14 tracks
September 18

Taquero
Marinero
1 tracks

February 14, 2025

La La La
Marinero
12 tracks
February 11

Dream Suite
Marinero
4 tracks
February 7

Cursed
Bikini Beach
13 tracks
February 7

Helsinki Surf City
Mary Ann Hawkins
12 tracks
December 13, 2024

Goodbye For Now
Alko B
7 tracks
November 25

Power Hug
Trash Pals
6 tracks
November 15

Live in Italy: Genoa 2024
A Love Electric•
Todd Clouser
6 tracks
October 25

Touchgrind X (Video Game Soundtrack)
Martin Månsson Sjöstrand Trio
10 tracks
September 20

Get Outta Your Mind
Donavon Frankenreiter
9 tracks
September 20

Get Outta Your Mind (with Friends)
Donavon Frankenreiter
14 tracks
September 13

The Only Place I Know
Surf Trash
12 tracks
September 6

Never Too Late (with Ben Harper)
Donavon Frankenreiter
5 tracks
August 30

Over The Moon
Gramp
4 tracks
August 23

Mental Vacation
Spooky Boys
4 tracks
August 23

CREATOR
M.A.G.S.
9 tracks
August 23

Never Too Late
Donavon Frankenreiter
5 tracks
August 9

All I Ever Wanted (with Colbie Caillat)
Donavon Frankenreiter
4 tracks
July 26

All I Ever Wanted
Donavon Frankenreiter
4 tracks
July 19

all of the things you said
Coastal Club
7 tracks
July 19

Fallout
Major Murphy
8 tracks

February 21, 2025

Shehzadi - शहज़ादी / Ranjha - रांझा
Sababa 5
2 tracks
February 14

You'll Be Fine / Break My Heart
The McCharmlys
2 tracks
February 14

petals
Juliana Chahayed•
Trash Pals
1 tracks
February 11

Break My Heart
The McCharmlys
1 tracks
February 7

lost my head (rediscovered)
Coastal Club
1 tracks
February 5

Stoked & Stoned
Munan
1 tracks
January 22

Butterfly Boogie
Ithaka
1 tracks
January 22

Cursed Century
Bikini Beach
1 tracks
January 21

Shehzadi - शहज़ादी
Sababa 5
1 tracks
January 14

You'll Be Fine
The McCharmlys
1 tracks
January 14

Blank Canvas
ALO
1 tracks
January 8

Sea Changes
Marinero
3 tracks
December 20, 2024

Surf Trash - Jam in the Van (Live Session, Los Angeles, CA)
Jam in the Van•
Surf Trash
3 tracks
December 16

Fever b/w Devil or Angel
Sonny Ace•
The Twisters•
Cobra
2 tracks
December 5

Tankar um jól
Holgar
1 tracks
December 3

Cruz
Marinero
2 tracks
November 29

This Time of Year
Aviator Stash
1 tracks
November 25

Í sólargeisla
Holgar
1 tracks
November 22

Helsinki Surf City
Mary Ann Hawkins
1 tracks
November 13

Family
Bikini Beach
1 tracks