MuchoReverbo's Modern Surf/Spy/Instro-Mental Thread

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Moms I'd Like To Surf is a French surf rock band formed in Chambéry, in the Savoie region of the French Alps in the winter of 2012 when founder John John de Vito (Joris Thomas) traded his saxophone for a guitar to play surf rock and escape the cold mountain snow. The band plays instrumental surf rock that channels the classic 1960s sound with a distinct French flair.





Moms I'd Like To Surf - Soulstep for the Masses (2019)

 

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Mariachi Death Squad is a surf rock and psychobilly power trio from Edinburgh, Scotland known for their heavy reverb and instrumental sound. The experience of Mariachi Death Squad is akin to that of the Fujiwara Effect where, after a delicate and beautiful dance of nature, everything is then BLOWN AWAY.





Mariachi Death Squad - United Nuclear (2025)

 

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Bert Susanka was an American singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist best known as the frontman of the Huntington Beach/Long Beach-based "cowpunksurfabilly" band The Ziggens. Susanka passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 62 following a courageous battle with ALS.





Bert Susanka - Onward Christian Slater (2007)

 

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The Breakers are an instrumental surf, psychedelic, garage, and punk combo based in the Chicago area.Formed in 2018 by guitarist Jim Abrahams, the band features Marc Lockett on drums and Jayson Slater on bass, often augmented by contributors like Dan Klapman on saxophone and Gary Kretchmer on trumpet. Known for an aggressive and gritty update to classic instrumental surf rock, they have released several albums, including Voodoo Treatment, Torch Light, A Seahorse of a Different Color, and their 2026 release Midnight Shoreline.





The Breakers - White Knucklin' It (2026)

 

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Os Gasolines is a prominent instrumental surf music and garage rock band from São Paulo, Brazil, known for blending classic reverb-drenched surf guitar with Latin rhythms and tropical grooves.





Os Gasolines -Real Hot (2008)

 

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Spaghetti Surfers is a 1990s Euro-house and dance music project driven primarily by British producer, composer, and engineer Ian Anthony Stephens.



Spaghetti Surfers - Misirlou (1995)

 

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Los Santísimos Snorkels is an instrumental surf rock band from Puebla, Mexico, formed in late 2002. Inspired by Mexican Lucha Libre, 1960s go-go culture, vintage 1950s cars, and classic Mexican cinema.





Los Santísimos Snorkels - Bourbon Rendezuous (2007)

Los Santísimos Snorkels - Insomnio (2007)

 

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De Surfures is an instrumental surf rock band from Castro del Río, Córdoba, in the Andalusia region of Spain. Formed in 2010 by siblings Sonia Hidalgo (drums) and Miguel Ángel Hidalgo (guitar), the group started out playing covers of classic Californian and international surf instrumental standards. They expanded into writing their own original material starting around late 2012 after adding bassist Manuel Elías. They are known for punchy modern reverb-drenched guitar instrumentals that mix traditional 1960s surf rhythms with raw grit, rockabilly hints, and cinematic flair.





De Surfures - De Surfures (2014)

 

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For all those in the Atlanta region....

 

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Voodoo Surf Tribe is a UK-based instrumental music group that plays sleazy, twangy, and sax-driven surf rock from the dark side of the reverb tank. The band combines classic surf guitar vibes with a moody, atmospheric edge.



Voodoo Surf Tribe - Snake Charm (2020)

 

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The Hiwatters are a San Francisco Bay Area Classic Surf Music Ensemble. Formed during the stormy winter of 2006 under harsh conditions, The Hiwatters exude the power and majesty of the ocean’s roar. Vintage surf guitar classics peppered with modern driving rhythms. Drenched in reverb and high on style, the Hiwatters are keeping the swing of
classic surf music alive in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.





Hiwatters - Johnny's Noseride (2014)

 

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The Mach IV were a surf music supergroup formed in the summer of 2001 by San Francisco Bay Area surf guitarists Mel Waldorf (Los Meltones) and Ferenc Dobronyi (Pollo Del Mar), with bassist Johnny Hamilton (The Berzerkers) and beloved songwriter and drummer Shigemi Komiyama, aka “Shig 33” (The Shi-Tones).





The Mach IV - New Wave (2003)

 

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Thee Phantom 5ive is a garage rock and surf instrumental band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Known for blending heavy surf rhythms with low-fi, high-energy garage punk aesthetics, they built a cult following within the surf music community during the late 1990s and early 2000s.



Thee Phantom 5ive - DoomDom (1998)

 

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Old Man Friday is a surf-inspired music group blending traditional surf rock, ukulele island tunes, and harmonica lap slide blues. The band features musicians connected to the international surf and rock scene, including members from places like Durban, South Africa and Western Australia. They combine classic and modern surf vibes with relaxed acoustic elements.





Old Man Friday - It Ain't Tahiti (2023)

 

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The Space Age Travellers are a Dutch instrumental guitar trio formed in Holland in 2018. They perform all original material written by songwriter/guitarist BJ Baartmans inspired by the sounds of guitar heroes who originated in the Space Age (Bill Frisell, Richard Thompson, Ry Cooder, Marc Ribot, Brian Setzer or Jeff Beck) and their heroes and teachers like Duane Eddy, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Django Rheinhardt, Dick Dale, The Shadows, James Burton and Jimmy Bryant. Rock & Roll, Surf, Jive and Spaghetti Western instrumentals with a free jazz twist. Catchy grooves, romantic tunes, intruiging soundscapes and flashy picking at breakdown speed. Music for lovers and freaks. A perfect soundtrack for adventurous time travelling.





The Space Age Travellers - Adventures In The Shadows (2018)

 

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The Mentawais are an instrumental surf rock band from Bogor, Indonesia, known for their traditional 1960s-style surf sound. Formed in 2015, the group consists of members Andre Varian (drums), Bena Waketversa (bass), Muhammad Arifyandi (guitars), and Umar. Their music features twangy guitars, driving rhythms, and heavy reverb reminiscent of classic California beach instrumentals and groups like The Ventures.





The Mentawais - Surfin' Java (2017)

 

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The Typhoons are a German surf rock band formed in 1997 in Schulau am Elbstrand (near Hamburg), Germany. The band features a classical 1960s surf sound blended with a modern, punchy edge.



The Typhoons - Ein Mann ein Pferd (2018)

 

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The Hypnotic IV is an instrumental surf music band formed in Sacramento, California in 1997. They play traditional instrumental surf music with an edge, featuring high-energy, reverb-drenched original tunes and vintage gear. By combining a reverb energy with the traditions of obscure 60s surf-punk, the Hypnotic IV proclaimed the trademark sound of hypnofonic. Upon their debut EP Hypnotica! released in 1999, the addition of 16mm films were showcased into their live set.





The Hypnotic IV - Bees Knees (1999)

 

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The Dirty Licks are an instrumental surf, garage, and punk rock band originally from the desert terrain of Tucson, Arizona. Playfully describing themselves as an instrumental act from the "sandy beaches of Tucson", they deliver a high-energy, reverb-heavy, and twangy "desert surf" sound that blends classic surf guitar with aggressive punk and underground garage elements.





The Dirty Licks - Waggle Dance (2021)

 

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Twang Inspectors is an instrumental surf rock band hailing from the "Green Heart" region of the Netherlands (specifically Woerden). The group is known for blending classic 1960s surf rock with contemporary twang guitar, reverb-soaked melodies, tremolo, and a distinct touch of garage rock trash.





Twang Inspectors - Twister (2021)