Here’s an updated list of the surf instrumental (or closely related psychedelic/instrumental surf) bands with confirmed new music releases in March 2026, now including direct links to their official pages, Bandcamp (for pre-orders/streaming), or relevant release announcements where available:
The Mermen — Psychedelic instrumental surf legends from Santa Cruz, CA. New album Akwa Mmiri releases March 8, 2026 (CD pre-order and release show at Great American Music Hall in SF). Official website (with pre-order and details): https://mermen.net/albums/akwa-mmiri
Main site: https://mermen.net/
The KBK — Instrumental rock & roll/surf project releasing Human Sounds Volume 2 on March 6, 2026 (long-gestating transmission, featured on Storm Surge of Reverb radio). Bandcamp (for listening/pre-order): https://thekbk.bandcamp.com Facebook page (with announcements): https://www.facebook.com/thekbkal
Surf Through Death — Desert-tinged instrumental surf/psych trio from Phoenix, AZ. Album III digital release February 27, 2026, but vinyl/release show March 7, 2026 (at The Dirty Drummer). Pre-orders tie into March events. Bandcamp (pre-order digital/vinyl): https://surfthroughdeath.bandcamp.com/album/iii
Event details: https://www.thedirtydrummer.com/events/surf-through-death-vinyl-release
