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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Two of Us
Single - Released June 27, 2025

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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
Cult Python
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
Lazy Haze
Los Ficus
Los Syringas
Los Walrus
Mac The Knife
Marinero
Mary Ann Hawkins
Mascates
Mean Motor Scooter
Monaci Del Surf
Munan
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
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 Grogans
The Groovy Bastards
The Hydrant
The Irradiates
The Kilans
The McCharmlys
The Mermers
The Mystery Lights
The Prefab Messiahs
The Spotnicks
The Twisters
The Vicious Cycles
Trash Pals
Twangers
Van Wood
Weep Wave
Zongamin
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Royel Otis
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Spacey Jane
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G. Love & Special Sauce
NO CIGAR
Summer Salt
Babe Rainbow
Day Wave
The Grogans
Rum Jungle
Dick Dale
Current Swell
Unhappy Campers
Tipling Rock
The Mystery Lights
Nice Guys
Banes World
Shannon & The Clams
Johnny Rivers
Vista Kicks
The Champs
Muroki
The Cruel Sea
ALO
Breakup Shoes
Long Beach Dub Allstars
Jack and the Weatherman
Dune Rats
Surf Trash
Rooney
Hunter Root
Cody Lovaas
Lazy Haze
Seu Cuca
Bass Drum of Death
Sababa 5
Jacuzzi Boys
Coastal Club
Munan
Summer Thieves
M.A.G.S.
Beach Top Sounders
Hola Ghost
El Khatib
The Spotnicks
Annette Funicello
Cool Sounds
Fomies
Sr. Bikini
Daikaiju
The Tornadoes
The Kilans
Deadbolt
The Ghastly Ones
The Rhythm Rockers
Surf Sessions
The McCharmlys
Cuarenta y Cinco
Zongamin
The Courettes
Sexy Girls
Hawaii Samurai
Playboy Manbaby
Frankie Chavez
Takeshi Terauchi
The Fleshtones
CRUZE CONTROL
The Cavves
Fenomeno Fuzz
Los Rockets
Shark?
Highline
Kid Congo Powers
Langhorns
The Death Wheelers
Aviator Stash
Los Coronas
Maybird
Bikini Beach
Starfish
Gabriel Aragão
The Rebels Of Tijuana
Gramp
O Tortuga
The Fabulous Echoes
Kookshill
Marinero
The Blind Shake
Mac The Knife
Sleep Surfers
The Invaders
Los Elasticos
Daddy's Beemer
Branko's Bridge