Surf Curse

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Surf Curse
OriginReno, Nevada, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013 (2013)–present
Labels
  • Danger Collective
  • Big Joy
Websitesurfcurse.com
MembersJacob Rubeck
Nick Rattigan

Surf Curse is an American surf rock band formed in 2013 in Reno, Nevada. It currently consists of Nick Rattigan (lead vocals, drums) and Jacob Rubeck (guitars).[1]

History[]

Since the band's formation, they have released three full-length albums and one extended play.[2] Though they are originally from Reno, Nevada, they have since moved to Los Angeles, California, where they have become a part of the local DIY, all-ages punk scene. In 2016, the band played at the annual Beach Goth festival, hosted by Eric Andre and The Growlers.[3]

In May 2021, after becoming popular on TikTok, "Freaks" reached number 64 on the UK Singles Chart, eight years after it first appeared on their debut album Buds.[4]

Musical style[]

Surf Curse's music has been described as surf rock,[5] lo-fi,[6] garage pop,[7] surf punk,[8] post-punk,[9] surf pop,[10] indie rock,[11] indie pop,[12] and jangle pop.[7]

Members[]

Current members[]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of extended plays with details
Title Details
Buds
Nothing Yet
  • Released: January 13, 2017
  • Label: Danger Collective
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette, digital download, streaming
Heaven Surrounds You
  • Released: September 13, 2019
  • Label: Danger Collective
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette, digital download, streaming

EPs[]

List of extended plays with details
Title Details
Sad Boys
  • Released: October 30, 2013
  • Label: Big Joy
  • Format: LP, cassette, digital download, streaming
Surf Curse on Audiotree Live
  • Released: September 20, 2017
  • Label: Audiotree
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles[]

List of singles, showing year released and album title
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
[13] 		US
Rock
[14] 		AUS
[15] 		GRE
[16] 		IRL
[17] 		MEX
Eng.
[18] 		NED
[19] 		POR
[20] 		UK
[21] 		WW
[22]
"Disco"[23] 2019 — — — — — — — — — — Heaven Surrounds You
"Midnight Cowboy"[24] — — — — — — — — — —
"Hour of the Wolf"[25] — — — — — — — — — —
"Freaks"[A] 2021 17 10 95 45 60 26 —[B] 112 64 136 Buds
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Freaks" appeared on Buds in 2013, but was not released as a single until 2021.
  2. ^ "Freaks" did not enter the Netherlands' Single Top 100 but peaked on the Netherlands' Single Tip Chart at number 23.[26]

References[]

  1. ^ "Episode 11: Surf Curse | All Independent Reno Podcast". allindependentreno.com. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
  2. ^ "Music". Surf Curse. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
  3. ^ "Surf Curse Run Through Life Dazed and Confused on "The Strange and the Kind"". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
  4. ^ Masterton, James (14 May 2021). "Charts analysis: Body's sales up for Tion Wayne & Russ Millions". Music Week. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  5. ^ Thompson, Stephen (March 1, 2018). "The Austin 100: Current Joys". NPR. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Martin, Brittany (May 22, 2017). "MOCA's newest free summer concert series includes Zola Jesus, Tacocat, Peaking Lights and more". Time Out Los Angeles. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Ham, Robert (July 23, 2014). "10 Nevada Bands You Should Listen To Now". Paste. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  8. ^ Ventura, Leslie (August 24, 2016). "Local Music News: Sabriel Drops an EP, Moonboots Calls It Quits and More". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  9. ^ Jones, Abby (September 23, 2019). "Surf Curse: Heaven Surrounds You". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Kohn, Stephanie; Milan, Cameron (January 29, 2017). "Vibe: Tired of the Top 40? Give these bands a listen". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  11. ^ Ainsley, Helen (May 11, 2021). "Coldplay's Higher Power rockets to Trending Chart top spot". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Quinlan, Keely (June 12, 2019). "Surf Curse - "Disco" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Surf Curse – Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "Surf Curse – Chart History: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 2 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1639. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 2, 2021. p. 4.
  16. ^ "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 35 2021". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  17. ^ "Discography Surf Curse". irishcharts.com. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  18. ^ "Surf Curse – Chart History: Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  19. ^ "Surf Curse MegaCharts" (in Dutch). MegaCharts / Dutchcharts. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  20. ^ "Discografy Surf Curse". portuguesecharts.com. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  21. ^ "Surf Curse – Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  22. ^ "Surf Curse – Chart History: Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  23. ^ "Disco - Single by Surf Curse on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  24. ^ "Midnight Cowboy - Single by Surf Curse on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  25. ^ "Hour of the Wolf - Single by Surf Curse on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  26. ^ "Surf Curse - Freaks - dutchcharts.nl". MegaCharts. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  27. ^ "American certifications – Surf Curse". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  28. ^ "Certified Awards Search" (To access, enter the keywords "Surf Curse"). British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
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