Surfer Girl’s New Album "Sunset" Is a Warm Hug You Can Dance To

If sunshine had a soundtrack, it would sound a lot like Sunset, the latest album from Surfer Girl. The 14-track collection, led by the ever-vibey Carter Reeves, is pure, unfiltered feel-good energy. It’s the kind of music that makes you want to roll your windows down, kick off your shoes, and chase the horizon.

From the opening track to the final fadeout, Sunset delivers exactly what its title promises: warmth, color, and the kind of emotional glow that only a really good summer day (or album) can give you. There are reggae roots running deep here—the kind that wrap around your ankles like warm ocean waves. You can hear the love for sound in every layer: shimmering guitars, laid-back grooves, hazy synths, and harmonies that melt like popsicles on pavement.

Let’s talk highlights. Track 6, "Ghost," featuring reggae legend Collie Buddz, is an absolute standout—a vibe so smooth it practically floats. The blend of Carter’s signature laid-back charm and Collie’s unmistakable flow is nothing short of magic. It’s a song you feel in your chest, like the bassline has a heartbeat. But truthfully? Picking favorites on Sunset feels a little unfair because every track starts to grow on you in its own unique way. One minute you’re obsessed with the beachy bounce of one song, and the next, you’re caught off guard by a lyric that hits you right in the feels.

This album doesn’t just stick to one lane, either. It glides effortlessly through indie-pop, surf-rock, and reggae, all sprinkled with just enough hip-hop soul to keep things fresh. Think of it like your favorite smoothie—colorful, sweet, full of flavor, and totally nourishing. The vibes are immaculate.

And the features? They’re just as thoughtful as the music itself. With guest spots from Bryce Vine, Jah Lil, Emily Brimlow, and more, the album feels like a sun-drenched jam session between friends who really know how to make magic together.

Carter Reeves—formerly of Aer, in case you missed that chapter—knows how to craft a moment. His voice carries that breezy nostalgia, the kind that somehow makes you homesick for a place you’ve never been. And with Sunset, he and the whole Surfer Girl crew have gifted us a record that feels less like an album and more like a memory in the making.

So go ahead—press play, light some incense, maybe even call some friends over. Let Sunset do what it does best: make everything feel just a little bit better. It’s music made for living in the moment, and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed right now.

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