Here's a great review of our record release show for L.R.S. Records - Spring Sampler 2020 by John Tierney. This recording was produced before the pandemic and then put on hold until 2021.

'....Next up was Underwater Bosses playing a set of Surf Rock songs that FINALLY brought the crowd to the dance floor. The Bosses play a style that honors the great players of the past and they do it with perfect reverence and love. Wearing their influences on their sleeves, influences like Dick Dale, Link Wray, The Chantays as well as current keepers of the Surf Rock flame like Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. To close out the set the Bosses brought back Christopher Nolan from the Action to guest on trumpet which brought the house down with a sound that at times harkened back to Morricone with his soundtrack work on the Spaghetti Westerns of the 70’s. Tremendous players.'
- John Tierney

Read the Full Review Here

Underwater Bosses first show of 2021 at The Montage Music Hall was a success! It’s been over a year since we’ve played live thanks to crappy Covid, but we are back and it feels so good! Thanks to everyone who came out for the show and big thanks to Erik (Viking Guitar) and Brenna for buying a record and capturing some sweet video footage! It’s wonderful to see people having fun and enjoying life again!

NOW SHIPPING: SRW086 Underwater Bosses - Aqua La Vista (Transcluscent Red Tide Vinyl) LP. Features a super high quality vinyl remaster, and super high-resolution cover art by Josh Ruud.

Fans of The Legend Of Zelda and Surf Rock should feel right at home with Aqua La Vista. Check out "Hyrule Castle". Added as a bonus track on the LP. Not available on the CD release of the album. One more reason to grab a copy while you can.

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Aqua La Vista - LP

Buy 'Aqua La Vista' - LP

Here it is in all of it’s glory! Our live performance of “God Rest Ye Gnarly Gentlemen” originally filmed for the 95X Locals Only Holiday Celebration show. You can also find the audio version of this on Mark Malibu’s Surfin’ Kitty Xmas compilation album which is available on cd or digital download at:

Need some holiday cheer? Let 95X Locals Only along with Isaac French, Sydney Irving Music, Hold The Air, Atkins Riot, Council, Underwater Bosses, Sam Vecchio Music and Joe Salazar jingle your bells and give you those warm holiday vibes.

Please share this video lets show the world that some of the area's best talent is right here in the 315! Happy Holidays!

95X Holiday Celebration

Underwater Bosses play the Christmas classic “God Rest Ye Gnarly Gentlemen” on Mark Malibu’s Surfin’ Kitty Xmas compilation! Listen here and purchase your download or cd now!

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Surfin Kitty Christmas - Facebook Video

Check out the video for Underwater Bosses The Legness Monster. Created by the maniacally magnificent JP Manke, this instant horror surf classic is sure to make your hips shake in terror!

Sharawaji Records

Well it's been a bit. The covid-19 pandemic put a damper on all of our plans for the year. We had to cancel shows in Albany, Rochester, New York City, Toronto and our anticipated first annual Surf Rock Fest in Syracuse. As well as many others. It's been rough on all of our friends and family. And especially those in the music and entertainment business.

While we've been in quarantine we managed to write a lot of music. And record quite a bit. We're happy to announce our Halloween - Horror Surf digital EP "The Legness Monster / Grabbed by the Ghoulies". Enjoy these bone chilling songs recorded, mixed and mastered by Underwater Bosses now available at Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, SoundCloud, Tidal and Deezer.

The Legness Monster is the legend of a pair of disembodied legs that have been known to prowl the dark waters of the mighty Oswegatchie river. Legend has it that once you've seen the legs, it's too late. There are no known survivors. But the legend lives on.

Grabbed by the Ghoulies is the classic tale of the unknown that lurks underneath your bed. The stuff that nightmares are made of.

Sharawaji Records

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The Legness Monster / Grabbed by the Ghoulies

Hey land dwellers! Our new single “Queen of the Sea” is now available at Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, SoundCloud, Tidal and Deezer. Mixed by Erik Peabody at Viking Guitar and Underwater Bosses.

Mastered by Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room.

Sharawaji Records

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Queen Of The Sea

A titanic thank you to the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) committee for making “Aqua La Vista” a nominee for best Rock Album!

We also want to thank all the people who voted in the People’s Choice Awards and everyone in Syracuse who has helped make this a great year: L.R.S. Records, Wildflowers Armory, The Amazing Shakes, Against The Giants, Quarrelling Suns, 95X Locals Only, Scott Dixon .. to name a few!

Also a big thanks to Sharawaji Records for releasing the album and supporting great surf rock music all over the world!

Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS)

Mark Turley of LRS Records talks about the 'LRS Covers LRS' release featuring Underwater Bosses cover of 'Pink Shoes' by Summer Cult.

LRS Records Mark Turley stops by 95X Locals Only to chat about their new release 'LRS COVERS LRS' new year's eve at midnight with all proceeds going to charity.

We are very excited to be part of this 'LRS Covers LRS' compilation! L.R.S. Records has been very kind to us over the last year and we are very grateful! Soon, you can check out our cover of “Pink Shoes” by Summer Cult along with a bunch of other great bands covering great bands! It will be available Jan. 1.

Be on the lookout for more new songs included in other LRS projects in 2020.

1” buttons will now be available at our shows thanks to Tom at King Weasel Custom Buttons ! Visit his website and order yours today! tomaroundtheworld.com/kingweasel.htm

We'd like to give a huge thanks to Alan Taylor at Pipeline Magazine for the rad review of 'Aqua La Vista' in Issue 113 - Winter 2019.

Drummer Bob Breen, guitarist Chris Stewart and bassist Greg Bresett have all collaborated on numerous previous musical projects but got together last year to play surf rock. Theirs is a riff-driven style and Ride of the Surfers Ride is certainly a bashing, crashing scene-setter with pounding drums, pumping bass, a catchy hook-laden lead and some deep whammy-twanging notes. This mighty arrangement distinguishes it from its companions and it does stand out as the lead track. Between the Black Sea and Me is a relentless medium-pacer with some grinding twang guitar to recommend it. Elsewhere it’s more in-your-face as the riff rules the waves, which please any head-banging surfers or furious foot-tappers out there.

- Alan Taylor

Pipeline Magazine - UK

A huge thank you to TJ Drucker at NYS Music for the incredible review.

Hearing Aide: Underwater Bosses ‘Aqua La Vista’

The Great Lakes are the biggest lake system on Earth with a total shoreline of 10,900 miles, more than the East and West US coasts combined. It should come as no surprise that Syracuse is home to a burgeoning Surf Rock scene and the birthplace of Underwater Bosses. These guys have been playing together in numerous projects for over 2 decades, but finally formed this band last September. Their debut album, Aqua La Vista, was released in April and consists of 12 original tracks that perfectly capture the spirit of the sport, that made the genre famous.

“Ride of the Surfers Ride” opens the album with everything you’d hope for in a surf rock song. Wet, arching guitar riffs, head bobbing drum beats and a bass line to boogie to. “Basshead” takes that and turns it up even higher, all while adding a salty organ to the mix. This is the kind album you play in your car on a sunny day with the windows down. In fact, it was the “Between the Black Sea and Me” that made me get into my car to take a drive in order to fully appreciate the sound and style of this album.

“Red Tide” is a prime example of how this band’s sound can make their music feel oceanic in size. This song itself is a powerhouse; large from the get-go like the algae blooms it’s named after. This band continues to encapsulate the feeling of surfing with a sound that swells in and out like the sea itself. “KGB Tsunami,” my favorite instrumental surf track on the album, has a super catchy guitar riff and Chris Stewart really lets his inner Dick Dale shine as he makes you feel like James Bond is catching waves. Bob Breen’s intense drumming can’t be highlighted by a single track but “Surfin Hand” really showcases his talent. The same can be said for Greg Bresett on bass, who obviously shines on “Basshead” but really kicks it up on “Heavy the Ride.”

This album also consists of two vocal surf tracks and the really hold their own amongst the instrumental surf tracks. “Turtle Neck Sweater Zombies” is infinitely catchy and fits nicely in the first half of the album. However, “Surfin Lullaby” is the most unique song on this album and also the most beautiful. It shines a lovely light on how great this band is and would be a lovely cap to the album, but a better one is certainly the last full track, “Surftacular”. It’s just one last all-out surf fest until the end. While this album is a must-listen for any fan of the surf rock genre, I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a fast, fun and frenetic sound.
- TJ Drucker

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Thank you to THE SURFPHONY OF DERSTRUCTION 2000 for the kind words and including us in the latest podcast!

"WE HAD SOME FRESH MUSIC ON EPISODE 82 FROM Underwater Bosses! ALONG WITH THAT, THEY ARE #2 IN THE Surf Rock Radio SINGLES CHARTS! YOU'LL LIKE THESE FELLAS IF YOU'RE INTO THE HEAVIER SIDE OF SURF. THE UNDERWATER BOSSES PLAY A MORE LOUD PUNK-STYLE OF SURF, CRUNCHY RIFFS AND NASTY GUITAR!"

- Derk Brigante - THE SURFPHONY OF DERSTRUCTION 2000

Listen to Episode 82 Here

Surfphony of Derstruction 2000

Big shout out to all the podcasts and radio broadcasts which have included Underwater Bosses in their playlists. If you like surf rock, surf punk, instro music and more, check out the following broadcasts.

Instros Only - from KCR radio at SDSU

' "Instros Only" is a show that features an eclectic mix of all instrumental songs from multiple genres. Lots of surf tunes, old and new, but also songs from the likes of Booker T & the MGs, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, The Allman Brothers Band, The Alan Parsons Project, Junior Brown, just to name a few. I've been doing this show in one form or another from KCR since 2001.'

Six Foot Plus - Episode 254 - The music of 2019 (so farther)

'Started in 2011, Six Foot Plus is a music showcase podcast for those who like it spooky. A music podcast featuring psychobilly, horror punk, demented surf, mutant garage and whatever else we dig up.'

Tangerina - Surf & Destroy

'Combining the useful with the pleasant, the taste of passing music' - Tangerine

Instros Only - from KCR radio at SDSU
Six Foot Plus
Tangerine

We'd like to thank The Ice Cream Man Power Pop & More. Underwater Bosses was chosen to be part of 'The Ice Cream Man Power Pop & More - Screwballs & Curveballs' compilation album.

Ride of the Surfer's Ride - Free Download - Available NOW on Bandcamp!

"Ice Cream Man Power Pop and More!" is a radio show promoting new and established artists in the fields of Power Pop, Mod, Surf, Punk, New Wave, Northern Soul and more.

Albums featured here are part of an ongoing project to help promote the bands further in "Ice Cream Man presents....."

"Screwballs and Curveballs" Ice Cream Man Power Pop and More compilation

Check out this awesome review of our album “Aqua La Vista”. A great big THANK YOU to Slams Review and Shakin Katz Radio for the kind words!

In one form or another Underwater Bosses have been kickin' around upper New York state for a few years. Most notably as The Beard and Surfer R Cool. In late 2018 they became Underwater Bosses and things started to break. They recorded their debut album earlier this year and Sharawaji Records quickly signed them up and for good reason. That debut album "Aqua La Vista" is one killer and stout release. This puppy punches the clock in with 12 original tracks of surf rock/surf punk. Hell, they even throw in a couple of tracks with vocals and a little math rock, just to keep you on your toes. This is aggressive surf that doesn't overload you and comes off as robust and refreshing. Highlights include: "Basshead", "Surftacular", "Ride Of The Surfer's Ride", "Surfin' Hand" and "KGB Tsunami".

Over all this is a one impressive debut album and one that you should snag up. It will have you hitting the repeat button on a regular basis, so what more do you want? Highly recommended!!

Slams Reviews 2 : Underwater Bosses - Aqua La Vista

Underwater Bosses are very excited to announce that we are now NESMA members! Check out their website to see the list of amazing surf rock bands of the north east and all the cool happenings in the surf rock world!

Like them on Facebook too NESMASurf

http://www.nesmasurf.org/

NNY 360 News

Surf Jam kicks off Saturday

The Can-Am Surf Rock Jam featuring seven surf rock artists from all over the U.S. and Canada, might be the Seaway Festival event working hardest to stick to this year’s theme of Surfin’ the St. Lawrence.

The Surf Rock Jam was organized by Greg S. Bresett, a member of the Seaway Planning Committee.

Many of the bands featured in the jam share the same record label Sharawaji Records which helped Mr. Bresett, who plays in one of the bands, put the show together.

“A lot of people are excited for something different,” Mr. Bresett said. “Hopefully it is something that sticks and we can do this every year at the Seaway Festival.”

Mr. Bresett said the music will appeal to a many people.

“If anybody likes anything from the 50s they’re automatically in and it’s instrumental so there is no one shouting in your face. It’s pretty mellow most of the time, but it’s upbeat at the same time. So, you can reach all audiences.”

The Surf Rock Jam at Phoenix on the Bay patio, overlooking the St. Lawrence River kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday and runs until 9 p.m. there is a $5 entry fee.

NNY 360 -Surf Jam kicks off Saturday

The wait is over! Our cover of Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past - Hyrule Castle Theme is Available now.

A wizard who has usurped the throne and bewitched the king's soldiers, is planning to break a seal made hundreds of years ago by the Seven Sages to imprison the dark wizard Ganon in the Dark World.

As Link draws the sword from its pedestal, Zelda telepathically calls him to the Sanctuary, informing him that soldiers of Hyrule Castle have arrived. Link arrives at the Sanctuary moments after the soldiers have vacated, where he learns from the dying Sanctuary keeper that Zelda has been taken to Hyrule Castle. Link goes to rescue her but arrives too late; Agahnim sends Zelda to the Dark World.

Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past - Hyrule Castle Theme

New Single in the works?? ....

Underwater Bosses coming in at number 2 on the Surf Rock Radio charts.

The Official Top 10 Surf Singles Chart (new releases)

1. Bongo Banana - The Jagaloons
2. Basshead - Underwater Bosses
3. Hey Chiwawa - Mark Malibu & the Wasagas
4. Dick Dastardly - Operation Octopus
5. The Creature - The Volcanics
6. Starstorm - Surf Zombies
7. Wild Child - Secret Admirer
8. Get Back - Araras Negras
9. Soulstep For The Masses - Moms I'd Like To Surf
10. Cleopatra - Surfoniani

Surf Rock Radio

Underwater Bosses t-shirts are now available for purchase at our online store!!

We've got them in a a variety of colors and sizes, 100% cotton, created by the amazing Remote Screen Printing of Vermont!

We've also got some deals for t-shirt & cd bundles with Sharawaji Records! Get yours while supplies last!

Check out Underwater Bosses Merch Now

Thanks for your support!!

Underwater Bosses Online Store

Underwater Bosses song KGB Tsunami is featured on Monster Kid Radio #415 - Planeta Bur (and others) with Stephen D. Sullivan.

Friend of the show Stephen D. Sullivan returns to Monster Kid Radio this week, and he's bringing three movies with him . . . sort of. Steve and Derek start their discussion with the 1962 Soviet science fiction film Planeta bur (dir. Pavel Klushantsev). This film leads into 1965's Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet (dir. Curtis Harrington), which then leads into and 1968's Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (dir. Peter Bogdanovich). Just how this works is something Steve and Derek tackle in this episode. Also we have some of your favorite segments - Professor Frenzy's Bedtime Stories, Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Dr. Tongue's World of Monster Collectibles. (And special thanks to Chérie "Rhuby" Gallinati and Mark Haider for their work on the Monster Hunter for Hire promo!)

Monster Kid Radio - #415

It’s official! Underwater Bosses are extremely excited to announce that we are now part of the Sharawaji Records family! Check out the official announcement and purchase our album “Aqua La Vista” on cd or digital download here!!!

Sharawaji Records - Underwater Bosses

sharawaji.com/underwater-bosses/u/underwater-bosses.html

Tune into in to WPLA tonight and hear Underwater Bosses along with several other great bands from NYS!

Tonight at 9 PM, tune in to WPLA , stream from www.nysmusic.com or www.plattsburghrocks.com!! You’ll be hearing from Root Shock, PEAK, Aqueous, Turkuaz, The Phryg, The Big Takeover, Last Daze, Of Clocks And Clouds, Haewa and Underwater Bosses!!!

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Underwater Bosses have paired up with our good friend Kyle Cushman at St. Lawrence Gyotaku to create some amazing art for our album and t-shirt. CDs and T-shirts coming soon!

St. Lawrence Gyotaku

We are just 3 weeks away from the ultimate surf punk show that you won't wanna miss!

Come see The Televisionaries of Rochester, NY, L.R.S. Records artists The Amazing Shakes and Underwater Bosses perform at Sully's Tavern in Ogdensburg, NY on Friday, April 19!

Great big thanks to our friends at L.R.S. Records for featuring us on their podcast last night!

Listen Here
https://lrsrecords.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/i-want-you-to-bankrupt-me/

Episode: "I Want You, To Bankrupt Me"

Mark and Nic sit down with their friend Nick Burger to talk about his upcoming birthday show. They also discuss favorite records, Moron Manor Media and some cool bands they’ve never heard of.

Featuring songs Ride of the Surfers Ride, Basshead and Turtle Neck Sweater Zombies

LRS Website - https://lrsrecords.wordpress.com/

BIG NEWS COMING SOON!!!

Underwater Bosses - Ride of the Surfers Ride is featured on Hellabaloo Radio (Surf, Ska, Garage, Reverb!)

Listen Here
http://www.radiofreesatan.com/hb021/

This week we listen to Dick Dale, The Bad Beats, Marshmallow Overcoat, Lucille Furs, The Mystery Lights, Underwater Bosses, The Midways, and more! It's the first ever LIVE episode of Hellabaloo! Dagon is a pest, as usual, but that's nothing compared to the howler monkeys.

We're about to kick off the "Let's Get Kraken Tour" (Spring/Summer 2019). Check back for updates. More dates will be added.

See you there!

Our first full length album, Aqua La Vista is now available for download or streaming at Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Pandora, Amazon Music, Google Play, Iheart radio, Tidal and Bandcamp! Check it out now!

Also, keep a look out for our soon to be released single, Hyrule Castle Theme (Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past). We'll have it available for FREE download and streaming.