Whatever opinions you may have about global warming, the first day of summer is almost here so get ready to ride some waves with the sun’s favorite genre: surf rock. And just in time for the heat, independent record label Mexican Summer has teamed up with outdoor brand Pilgrim Surf + Supply to create Self Discovery for Social Survival, a surreal audio-visual surf experience that pays tribute to classic surf cinema.
Commandeering the film’s integral various artist soundtrack is LA psych outfit Allah-Las, a four-piece best known for their analog production methods and driving love of ’60s counterculture. Allah-Las provided five instrumental tracks to this acid-soaked soundtrack so before you bask in the rays on its Friday release date, slather up the tanning oil and wax down the board with this well-preserved neo-retro tune, “Raspberry Jam”!
–Jack Anderson
