Asheville, North Carolina-based surf rockers Monster Wave—Casey Willis (lead guitar, bass), Joel Shuman (rhythm guitar), Ryan Grisso (keyboard, bass), and Lee Rubenstein (drums)—take the high standard of their 2023 Pazuzu Luau LP even higher with this new EP. The three instrumentals that make up Curse of Monster Wave excel in original melodies that are refreshing and energetic. However, what really sets these musicians apart, is that they tell gripping stories full of plot twists without using words. As elusive as The Thing From Voodoo Island is, it comes fully to life here.

Curse of Monster Wave, mixed and mastered by Ryan Grisso, is out now digitally (self-released). It’s the first of four EPs that will be released this year.

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