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New vs. Old. What kinda surf do you prefer?

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Koby Joined: Jul 18, 2019 Posts: 33	Posted on Sep 08 2021 10:55 AM Hey, everybody. With our new album coming out, it got me thinking, do most of us reverb junkies prefer traditional surf rock? Or are we embracing its evolution and the future of the genre? You know... Ventures vs. Man or Astroman? Dick Dale vs. Daikaiju The Shadows vs. The Surfrajettes Go! Top
Redfeather Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 896	Posted on Sep 08 2021 02:07 PM I prefer traditional stuff. Modern sounding drums really squash the vibe for me and anything that pushes it toward that dubious "surf rock" appellation has me reaching for my Thom Starr & the Galaxies disc. Some of my favorite current bands: Satan's Pilgrims (hometown heroes!) The Wavechargers The Miramars (come on guys, where's that damn CD??) Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4562 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Sep 08 2021 02:52 PM Well, I definitely like the Surfragettes, but I would say that I’m mostly attracted to the old school bands. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Ben Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 591 Encinitas, Ca	Posted on Sep 08 2021 06:17 PM Given the chance, I would rather embrace the Surfragettes Top
cirecc Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 311 seattle, wa	Posted on Sep 08 2021 07:28 PM I think that I have come to prefer the newer surf music (typically 90’s to today for me)over the old. I enjoy the originals but prefer the greater variety that we get now when it comes to songwriting and arrangements if I needed to align myself with one or the other. — -Eric New music! https://thedesolatecoast.bandcamp.com/releases Spotify Also: https://theverb.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theverbseattle/ Top
Koby Joined: Jul 18, 2019 Posts: 33	Posted on Sep 08 2021 08:08 PM Awesome. I thought there would be more new-school fans. Can’t go wrong with the classics. But who are some good newer bands I should listen to? Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11077 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Sep 08 2021 08:13 PM Koby, here's a good place to start (though it doesn't include bands that have risen up in the last few years) https://www.northseasurfradio.org/surf-album-top-101-c1v37 — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
simoncoil Joined: Sep 28, 2012 Posts: 928 Berlin, Germany	Posted on Sep 09 2021 03:57 AM In addition to the NSSR list a look at the Gremmy Awards could be helpful. Hunter from Storm Surge of Reverb presents the award for new releases in multiple categories each year (best trad record, best modern record and many more): https://www.stormsurgeofreverb.com/tags/gremmy-awards And then there are some more modern compilations like "Brave New Surf" or "Monsters of Surf": https://www.doublecrownrecords.com/v-a-brave-new-surf-cd/ https://dingdongrecords.bandcamp.com/album/monsters-of-surf — Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin) "Postcards from the Scrapyard" Vol. 1, 2 & 3 NOW available on various platforms! "Chaos at the Lobster Lounge" available as LP and download on Surf Cookie Records! Top
elmorto Joined: Feb 23, 2018 Posts: 105 Oslo	Posted on Sep 09 2021 06:34 AM All of them! While I do listen a bit more to the modern and aggressive sounding Surf I find myself enjoying the old ones as well. — Beach Bomb - Black Surf from the cold waters of Norway! https://beachbombband.bandcamp.com Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25697 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Sep 09 2021 11:59 AM Listen to this show each day at noon pacific time till Sunday. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
DaveMudgett Joined: Mar 17, 2019 Posts: 162 Central PA	Posted on Sep 09 2021 12:27 PM I like all the kinds that are good. Whatever that means - it's hard to articulate because it's totally personal and subject to taste. I find good music in all styles and from all eras. Also bad from same. — The Delverados - surf, punk, trash, twang - Facebook Chicken Tractor Deluxe - hardcore Americana - Facebook and Website The Telegrassers - semi-electric bluegrass/Americana - Facebook Top
Hiwatters Joined: May 18, 2021 Posts: 4 San Francisco	Posted on Sep 09 2021 02:12 PM production of surf music has been all over the map over the decades...I listen to it all, and enjoy it! However, when I make a record, I like it to have a bit of 70's vibe, not too polished, a bit of hair as they say... — http://www.hiwatters.com Top
Koby Joined: Jul 18, 2019 Posts: 33	Posted on Sep 10 2021 10:09 AM Thanks for the info, everyone. I tend to prefer bands that give the genre their own unique twist. But it always has to stay rooted in the classic sound. I think that's what my band goes for overall. What do you guys think? Top
swijak Joined: Sep 09, 2021 Posts: 5	Posted on Sep 10 2021 03:21 PM Koby wrote: Awesome. I thought there would be more new-school fans. Can’t go wrong with the classics. But who are some good newer bands I should listen to? I like both old an new but lately gravitate toward the new(ish) ('60s Shadows being the exception) Some of my favorites lately The Merman - I could see it in the distance 2017 The Vanduras - In the Dark 2002 Three Balls Of Fire - FirePower 2002 Sandblasters - Cactus Stingray 1998 Top
ArtS Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1406 Isle of Kent, MD	Posted on Sep 13 2021 12:19 PM I think I split into a couple different camps 60s surf when I'm looking to reconnect to our roots, then 2nd wave for cover tunes and late 90's to present when writing or setting up tunes for parties. — Surf.The most dangerous of genres... Surfcat MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS! (2024) - Agent Octopus THE JOURNEY HOME - Free download (2025) - Agent Octopus (Single) BANDCAMP - Agent Octopus YOUTUBE - Agent Octopus Surf BANDCAMP - Reverb Galaxy Top
Redfeather Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 896	Posted on Sep 13 2021 09:33 PM Hey Koby, You guys have made some cool music! I would say it blurs the lines between surf music and "instrumental rock" but whatever you call it, it's good. That which we call a death blossom by any other name would smell as sweet. Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4562 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Sep 13 2021 10:03 PM Koby wrote: Thanks for the info, everyone. I tend to prefer bands that give the genre their own unique twist. But it always has to stay rooted in the classic sound. I think that's what my band goes for overall. What do you guys think? I like! Do you have any recordings available? — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Koby Joined: Jul 18, 2019 Posts: 33	Posted on Sep 14 2021 02:13 PM Thanks Redfeather and synchro. Synchro, Yes. You can find our first album streaming everywhere and on Bandcamp and YouTube. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lv3Kv7xDiIIyrjw3MsKZH6F6OAIcJEq_8 Our new album comes out next week. Hope you enjoy. strangewatersband.com Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4562 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Sep 17 2021 09:11 AM Koby wrote: Thanks Redfeather and synchro. Synchro, Yes. You can find our first album streaming everywhere and on Bandcamp and YouTube. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lv3Kv7xDiIIyrjw3MsKZH6F6OAIcJEq_8 Our new album comes out next week. Hope you enjoy. strangewatersband.com Thanks. I bought a copy. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Koby Joined: Jul 18, 2019 Posts: 33	Posted on Sep 17 2021 10:09 AM Synchro, you are awesome. I appreciate it. Hope you dig it. Thanks. Top

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