The Babalooneys — Curb Surfin’
Description
“Curb Surfin’” is an instrumental surf-rock track by The Babalooneys, a band from Québec City, Québec, Canada. The song was released as a single on May 26, 2026, through Hi-Tide Recordings, and appears on the band’s 2026 album Goin’ For It, released three days later on May 29.
The Babalooneys work in a classic instrumental surf-rock tradition, drawing on the fast guitar lines, driving rhythm sections, saxophone textures, and retro dance-floor energy associated with groups such as Dick Dale, The Ventures, Los Straitjackets, and The Surfrajettes. “Curb Surfin’” is one of the album’s skateboarding-themed tracks and runs 1 minute, 52 seconds.
Details
Artist: The Babalooneys
Song: “Curb Surfin’”
Album: Goin’ For It
Release date: May 26, 2026 (single) / May 29, 2026 (album)
Location: Québec City, Québec, Canada
Genre: Instrumental Surf Rock / Surf Music / Rock & Roll
Label: Hi-Tide Recordings
Length: 1:52
Band members: Richard Bourque — guitar • Martin Dorval — saxophone • Chany Lagueux — drums • Antoine Pelletier — bass • Jean Sirois — guitar.
The track has also received specialist surf-radio play, including Storm Surge of Reverb, KZFR’s Revolutions Per Minute, and Spain’s RTVE El Sótano, which fits nicely with the international surf/instrumental scene surrounding the release.
