July 2026 Reviews Roundup
From 1964 first-wave reissues and dark surf-metal to space-age Indorock, Latin psych-surf, and essential collector history—here is our full recap of reviews published during July 2026 on Surf Music And Art.
Jerry Cole and His Spacemen — Surf Age
Revisiting Jerry Cole’s 1964 surf-pop masterpiece on Sundazed vinyl. Recorded with a ’57 Strat, Fender Twin, and DIY Texas Instruments overdrive kit, this remastered reissue captures pure first-wave twang, strutting saxophone, and tight Wrecking Crew rhythm work.
Read Full Review →Phantom Lightkeeper — Four Days at the Precipice
Justin Beahm delivers a fearless, cinematic 14-track fusion of heavy metal riffs, eerie atmosphere, and classic surf tremolo picking. Unpredictable tempo shifts and virtuosic guitar work keep listeners on the edge of their seat.
Read Full Review →Kincaid and the Memetics — Oh, Misere!
Hailing from Australia, Patrick Kincaid and Bobbi Pins weave Latin acoustic flourishes, delicate picking, and surf twang into a reflective, psychedelic four-track instrumental journey.
Read Full Review →The Krontjong Devils — Music From The Stars (Vol. 2)
Dutch surf institution returns on Double Crown Records with a brilliant omnibus blending Indorock roots, spacey synth organs, galloping Spaghetti Western picking, and cinematic 7-minute reverb epics.
Read Full Review →Mala Onda — The EP
Rising Miami trio Mala Onda bursts onto the scene with a high-energy fusion of surf, skate punk, acoustic Latin melodies, and Davie Allan-inspired fuzz guitar dynamics.
Read Full Review →Tom Tourville — Sun, Sand, Surf & Sidewalls (4th Edition)
A fascinating deep dive into first-wave surf history, band autographs, rare 45s, and historical pay gaps between major hitmakers and underground icons. An essential read for collectors.
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