Surf Rock

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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Single - Released August 1, 2025

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ALO
Alko B
Arno De Cea And The Clockwork Wizards
Babe Rainbow
Bass Drum of Death
Beach Top Sounders
Beach Youth
Big Scout
Bikini Beach
Burger Weekends
CRUZE CONTROL
Coastal Club
Cool Sounds
Cult Python
Current Swell
Dead Tooth
Donavon Frankenreiter
Echo Harte
El Khatib
Fomies
Frankie Chavez
Fred Paa Jord
G. Love & Special Sauce
Gino and the Goons
Harmonica Lewinski
Holgar
Hollow Sunshine
Hunter Root
Ithaka
Jimmy Araujo
Joanatan Richard
John Cowsill
Johnny Maraca & The Marockers
Jonathan Personne
Julian Temple Band
Kid Congo Powers
Lazy Haze
Los Ficus
Los Syringas
Los Walrus
Marinero
Mary Ann Hawkins
Mascates
Mean Motor Scooter
Monaci Del Surf
Munan
Muroki
NO CIGAR
Natural Bridges
Nice Guys
Ocean Vacation
Orquesta Del Sol
Playboy Manbaby
Pura Vida Original
Renato Rocchinotti
Rhodes Hull
Rosebay
Royel Otis
Rum Jungle
SHOOBIE
Sababa 5
Santa Maria Death Trip
Semi Trucks
Shannon & The Clams
Shark?
Sleep Surfers
Spacey Jane
Sr. Bikini
Starfish
Stick Figure
Summer Salt
Summer Thieves
Surf Trash
Surfer Joe
Swami John Reis
Sys Malakian
Tallinn Daggers
The Balboas
The Birdwatchers
The Cruel Sea
The Death Wheelers
The Fuzztones
The Grogans
The Groovy Bastards
The Hydrant
The Irradiates
The Kilans
The McCharmlys
The Mermers
The Mystery Lights
The Prefab Messiahs
The Twisters
The Vicious Cycles
Trash Pals
Van Wood
Weep Wave
Zongamin
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The Beach Boys
Jack Johnson
Royel Otis
Stick Figure
Ramones
Spacey Jane
Bratty
almost monday
Donavon Frankenreiter
NO CIGAR
G. Love & Special Sauce
Summer Salt
Babe Rainbow
The Grogans
Day Wave
Rum Jungle
Dick Dale
Tipling Rock
Unhappy Campers
Current Swell
Nice Guys
The Mystery Lights
Johnny Rivers
The Champs
Vista Kicks
Banes World
Shannon & The Clams
Muroki
Breakup Shoes
Dune Rats
Surf Trash
Jack and the Weatherman
Long Beach Dub Allstars
The Cruel Sea
ALO
Rooney
Hunter Root
Cody Lovaas
Lazy Haze
Seu Cuca
Sababa 5
Jacuzzi Boys
Bass Drum of Death
Munan
Coastal Club
Summer Thieves
Beach Top Sounders
M.A.G.S.
The Spotnicks
Hola Ghost
El Khatib
The Tornadoes
Cool Sounds
Fomies
Annette Funicello
Daikaiju
Sr. Bikini
The Kilans
Deadbolt
The Rhythm Rockers
The Ghastly Ones
Surf Sessions
The McCharmlys
Zongamin
Sexy Girls
The Courettes
Cuarenta y Cinco
The Fuzztones
Hawaii Samurai
Playboy Manbaby
The Fleshtones
CRUZE CONTROL
Frankie Chavez
Takeshi Terauchi
Fenomeno Fuzz
The Cavves
Los Rockets
Kid Congo Powers
Highline
Shark?
Maybird
Los Coronas
Aviator Stash
The Death Wheelers
Langhorns
Bikini Beach
O Tortuga
Gramp
The Rebels Of Tijuana
Starfish
Gabriel Aragão
Mac The Knife
Marinero
Kookshill
The Fabulous Echoes
Los Elasticos
The Blind Shake
Sleep Surfers
The Invaders
Modern Aquatic