Tag Archives: surf rock

STEINAR KARLSEN – Destination Venus

July 8, 2020

Orangutwang 2020 Norwegian guitarist sets on a journey to a neighboring planet to locate the perfect vibe in this part of the Solar system. It’s not difficult to explain Scandinavian musicians’ obsession with surf rock – the sea is near … Continue reading →

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THE SUPERTONES – Unknown And Other Hits From Outer Space

October 27, 2019

The Supertones 2019 Riding the waves, instrumental quartet go for interstellar overdrive and land on Brooklyn. Even though neither Upper nor Gravesend Bay feels very conducive to surfing, this band couldn’t care less because New York cool is what’s supposed … Continue reading →

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ELDANKA – Rusty Treasures

August 31, 2019

Eldanka Music 2018 On the crest of a wave again, Suomi foursome serve up a surf-rock classic. Although Finland has its fair share of high tides, it’s hard to imagine anyone hanging ten in the Baltic, but this band couldn’t … Continue reading →

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KEPA HÄRKÖNEN – Spicy Tales & Spacey Tones

August 10, 2019

Ramasound 2018 Sturm und Drang or surf and twang: Suomi guitar-slinger lets his tune loose and gets away with it. After almost four decades of laying down incendiary rhythm-and-blues with WRISTSHAKERS, Kepa Härkönen decided to strike on his own and … Continue reading →

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ORANJJOOLIUS – Oranjjoolius / Live In Reno 1964

November 9, 2016

Cleopatra 2016 Surfing from coast to coast, irreverent rebels pay oxy-moronic homage to their heroes… and then some. This trio of Berklee graduates aren’t able to stand still when it comes to a catchy melody that can be dipped in … Continue reading →

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