Ghost Wave is a rock ‘n roll band from Auckland, New Zealand. Inspired by skate vids, persian rugs and the music of Little Richard.

2012 will see the release of an eponymous EP on August 21st, via +1 Records. A debut full-length is slated for release in 2013.

Well, so far so good. What that doesn’t tell you is what a damn fine band Ghost Wave are. For all those who have succumbed to the musical delights of Tame Impala, Tweak Bird, even White Denim, then you will find much to love here. For those that haven’t, then ditto!

We have a couple of tasters from their self-titled EP. Sunsetter is a pysch-surf anthem (and if that didn’t exist before, it does now) with a guitar refrain and chorus that is a stoner’s delight. Meanwhile, the stompingly catchy Hippy cranks up the riffage and was made for burning rubber on a sunburnt highway somewhere.

Both tracks are equally brilliant and deserve a place in your iTunes library immediately. Mark these boys down as serious contenders – ones to watch indeed.

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