Genre Directory
Surf Rock
Browse Dork's album & ep review coverage for Surf Rock, plus artists and albums connected to the genre.
Recent Reviews
If That Makes Sense
Spacey Jane
'If That Makes Sense' captures the peculiar displacement of being young and far from home.
Recency Bias
Rum Jungle
An album that'll soundtrack your spring-summer afternoons perfectly well, even if it might not make it into your autumn playlist.
Enough of the Sweet Talk
Lime Cordiale
It's increasingly clear that they're shooting for something different, something more ambitious.
Daniel
Real Estate
A record that feels like a real celebration of all the band have achieved.
Endless Rooms
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
A record that will perhaps best come to life on a hazy summer festival slot.
La Luz
La Luz
'La Luz' whips in and out of sunny, excitable tunes into sinister and imposing dirges. It's an ever-evolving trip.
Hideaway
Wavves
The San Diego rockers are more aptly in pursuit of a respite and relief amidst chaos.
Sideways to New Italy
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
A record immediately nostalgic and drenched in a wonderful golden hue.
Hurry Up and Wait
Dune Rats
As much fun as throwing a house party and drinking far too much cheap beer.
Morningside
Swimming Tapes
'Morningside' never seems to truly lift off, though it often threatens to.
Almost Free
FIDLAR
When FIDLAR are good, they are still very good indeed.
Hope Downs
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Delightfully assured and beautifully executed.
Somersault
Beach Fossils
There aren’t many bands that do lo-fi, summery indie rock quite like Beach Fossils.
You're Welcome
Wavves
It’s silly stuff, but it’s also great fun.
In Mind
Real Estate
Stick with this band – they are much wiser than you know.
