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Track of the Day: Black Surf

• 9th Jun 2015

Never mind track of the day, week or month – this might be our favourite track so far this year – ‘Lights Out’ is the irresistible new single from Leeds based surf-grunge duo Black Surf.

Ali Epstone (Vocals/Guitar) and Phil Jones (Lead Guitar) formed the band on opposite sides of the world (Sydney/Leeds) through a symbiotic Facetime and Dropbox relationship, somehow managing to piece it all together in the form of Black Surf’s debut EP.

Friends since school, they both had a vision of writing and recording music that spoke to them, first and foremost. Since reuniting in the UK at the start of 2015, Black Surf recently became a four piece with the addition of Tom Ramsden (Bass) and Mark Forster (Drums).

With the emphasis on big hooks and heartfelt lyrics, their sound has taken on a blend of grunge and noisy indie-rock with a definite nod to 90’s heavyweights like Weezer and Pavement.

We’re completely in love already.