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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The Rocks of Molokai
Single - Released June 10, 2025

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