Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Surf’low” by Zeebomb

Discovering Korean beach music has been one of the most incredible surprises of the year. It’s such a far cry from American surf rock (popularized by such artists as The Beach Boys and The Surfaris). American surf rock focuses on big drums, a uniquely clean guitar tone, and the excitement of surfing and partying on the beach.

 

Korean beach music is far smoother and more R&B/soul oriented. “Surf’low” by Zeebomb is a perfect example of beach music. It feels like coming out of the water tired at sunset after a long day of surfing in order to have drinks in the sand with your lover. It’s incredibly romantic and has a totally different vibe. This song’s harmonies are immaculately full. If you’re from the west, “Surf’low” is a perfect gateway drug. Because the lyrics are in English, it’ll pull you in and get you hooked on the genre for good.