emerged in Southern California during the early 1960s, combining reverb-soaked guitar tones, driving rhythms, and melodies inspired by surf culture. Popularised by artists such as Dick Dale, The Ventures, and The Beach Boys, the genre has continued to evolve through garage rock, punk, and indie rock, influencing bands like Wavves, FIDLAR, and The Drums while retaining its unmistakable sun-drenched energy.
