Surf Curse
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]
Surf Curse  | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Reno, Nevada, U.S. | 
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present | 
| Labels | 
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| Website | surfcurse | 
| Members | Jacob Rubeck Nick Rattigan Noah Kohll Henry Dillon  | 
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
    
- Jacob Rubeck – guitar
 - Nick Rattigan – lead vocals, drums
 
Discography
    
    Studio albums
    
| Title | Details | 
|---|---|
| Buds | 
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| Nothing Yet | 
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| Heaven Surrounds You | 
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EPs
    
| Title | Details | 
|---|---|
| Sad Boys | 
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| Surf Curse on Audiotree Live | 
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Singles
    
| 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"[upper-alpha 1] | 2021 | 17 | 10 | 95 | 45 | 60 | 26 | —[upper-alpha 2] | 112 | 64 | 136 | Buds | |
| "Sugar"[29] | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Notes
    
- "Freaks" appeared on Buds in 2013, but was not released as a single until 2021.
 - "Freaks" did not enter the Netherlands' Single Top 100 but peaked on the Netherlands' Single Tip Chart at number 23.[26]
 
References
    
- "Episode 11: Surf Curse | All Independent Reno Podcast". allindependentreno.com. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
 - "Music". Surf Curse. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
 - "Surf Curse Run Through Life Dazed and Confused on "The Strange and the Kind"". Atwood Magazine. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
 - Masterton, James (14 May 2021). "Charts analysis: Body's sales up for Tion Wayne & Russ Millions". Music Week. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
 - Thompson, Stephen (March 1, 2018). "The Austin 100: Current Joys". NPR. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
 - 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.
 - Ham, Robert (July 23, 2014). "10 Nevada Bands You Should Listen To Now". Paste. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
 - 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.
 - Jones, Abby (September 23, 2019). "Surf Curse: Heaven Surrounds You". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
 - 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.
 - Ainsley, Helen (May 11, 2021). "Coldplay's Higher Power rockets to Trending Chart top spot". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
 - Quinlan, Keely (June 12, 2019). "Surf Curse - "Disco" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
 - "Surf Curse – Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
 - "Surf Curse – Chart History: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
 - "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 2 August 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1639. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 2, 2021. p. 4.
 - "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 35 2021". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
 - "Discography Surf Curse". irishcharts.com. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
 - "Surf Curse – Chart History: Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
 - "Surf Curse MegaCharts" (in Dutch). MegaCharts / Dutchcharts. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
 - "Discografy Surf Curse". portuguesecharts.com. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
 - "Surf Curse – Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
 - "Surf Curse – Chart History: Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
 - "Disco - Single by Surf Curse on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
 - "Midnight Cowboy - Single by Surf Curse on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
 - "Hour of the Wolf - Single by Surf Curse on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
 - "Surf Curse - Freaks - dutchcharts.nl". MegaCharts. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
 - "American certifications – Surf Curse". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
 - "Certified Awards Search" (To access, enter the keywords "Surf Curse"). British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
 - "Sugar - Single by Surf Curse on Spotify". Spotify. 30 March 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.