Here is our listing of royalty-free surf music / surf rock, along with pulp rock and a retro, vintage rock & boogie music. This music is often referred to as "Tarantino'esque", due to its resurgence driven by the use of this type of music in some legendary movies created by the famous film creator. Download WAV and MP3 files of Surf Rock and Pulp Rock with strong ties to the 1960's and 1970's American surf culture.
In the style of the desert scenes of "Breaking Bad", an ominous, foreboding soundscape of tension and textures. Nice for scenes of suspense and drama. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
Fist Pump is a high energy Rock track, delivering messages of non-caring and recklessness. The breakdown includes a modern twist on an old blues progression, as well as a high energy outro. Perfect for extreme sports type videos. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 157 BPM]
Original, atmospheric Folk / Americana tune with a country & western twang. Slight sense of doom and hellish stubbornness. Great for westerns, pulp film and much more. Electric guitar over percussion, joined by mandola, accordeon, bass and drums. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Bond, James Bond that is. Has that classic cinematic sound with that features that Danelectro bass guitar. Think fast cars and slick babes for this track. [Tempo: Fast / 154 BPM]
Homage to Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone. Heroic western theme. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A positive and uplifting music track, with wavy guitars and smooth synths to create a happy, beachy and laidback music feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
This track features a storyline of lyrics that describe a life analogous to that of the outlaw Bonnie, from the duo robbery act of Bonnie and Clyde describing a vigilante of love . With a jazzy rhythm section and lyrical guitar riffs, this track starts of slow but punches in with a rock-steady beat. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]
A dark, funky and gritty Spy / Agent / Undercover type track. Edgy, grimey. Good for action thriller / dirty action hero. This track combines a certain retro pulp / melodramatic quality with downtempo, grimey, electro beats. Also good as a track for credits roll. [Tempo: Slow / 91 BPM]
A somewhat punk'ish Pop-Rock track with an Indie type sound and lots of attitude. Youthful, somewhat rebellious, a little bit Leftfield, and very cool. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 162 BPM]
A simple, insistent, driven, powerful, building, groovy, trance-inducing rocker. Raw, mean, gutsy, epic, intense, dynamic, fiery & suspense-filled adrenaline-boosted track. Would suit rebellious action / thriller / extreme sports / combat / military type projects. [Tempo: Fast / 145 BPM]
Quirky rock with many abrupt stylistic turns. About a mad scientist on a search for "the cure." With fuzz guitar, bass, drums, synths, science noises. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
This song has punchy guitar riffs and solos teamed with a locked rhythm section of drums and bass with a melancholy trumpet line. The lyrics describe how the ending of a relationship brought heartache and loneliness and empty bottles of wine. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 117 BPM]
You can really 'do the twist' to this fun and retro 1960's surf rocker! Played in a classic 12-bar blues style with twangy guitars, this is a fun and lively, authentic sounding Surf rock track in the style of the Beach Boys, Dick Dale, Del-tones, and many other bands of that era. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Slow, doom-laden, guitar based rock track featuring a stomping simple beat and guitar melodies. Dark and ominous. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
An authentic sounding 1960's Surf Rock track, going back to the days of Californian Surfing, with the Beach Boys, the Del-Tones, the Shadows, Dick Dale and Duane Eddy. Fun retro sound, with lots of twangy guitars! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 82 BPM]
This track features a throw back to the 50’s with it’s Del Shannon influence of layered vocals, light piano, 50’s guitar riffs, train-steady beat, and thumping bass line. The lyrics describe a love affair with moonshine and becoming intoxicated by its very essence. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
Mustachioed 60’s porn star lays down a hearty, swingy love vibe to beautiful young chartreuse. Sexy saxophone duet chimes in to help set the mood. This song has just enough cheese and campiness without being too full of itself. Retro feel / Pulp. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
This track features a rockabilly train beat drums with a bass line that locks in the rhythm and guitar riffs that reflect that of surf rock with a metal/hard rock ambiance. The lyrics describe being in a relationship with someone that is adventurous and carefree. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]
Edgy and heavy, electro / rock Big Beat track. A ballsy guitar riff leads the way, with a slamming drum beat and distorted bass following through. Determined, gritty and macho. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
Uptempo, driving blues featuring slide guitar, bass and drums. Bass enters second time around. Smokin' guitar solos and more slide guitars follow -- bottleneck style. [Tempo: Very fast / 120 BPM]
A traditional heavy rock groove with a modern twist, pulsating bass and breakbeats combine to give a feeling of confidence and control. Ideal for motor-bike gang related scenes, advertising and gaming and is in the vibe of the Sopranos, Breaking Bad or any Quentin Tarantino movie. Also great for sports footage, or crime, criminals, heist getaway. Edgy, Bad and Wicked. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
A fast, almost frantic teen guitar rock track with a Ska feel and a certain mischievous drive. Great for commercials and intros. This track is only 30 seconds long. [Tempo: Fast / 166 BPM]
From the bygone era of the Shadows, the Beach Boys, the Del-Tones and Dick Dale. This track has an authentic late 1950's / early 1960's Surf Rock sound, with a slightly dark, doom'y, determined feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 88 BPM]
1960s or 1970s style groove / funk / R&B with an element of surf rock or 60's / 70's pulp. Bluesy electric guitar, organ, drums. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Hefty, dirty, grungey, intense, primitive, unstoppably powerful, loud & mean rock track mixing monster guitar riffs & determined weighty drums. Sleazy, gutsy, gritty, rebellious, fiery & relentless. Would suit action / thriller / combat / military / extreme sports type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
A rock music track with a modern, indie rock sound, and a very rhythmic feel. The melody is memorable with lots of character, and the beat is infectious and well suited to showcasing active lifestyles, the outdoors, or providing a general upbeat atmosphere. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
A short, driving indie rock song that features drums, bass, distorted guitar and distorted male vocals. Reminescent of 60's/70's psychedelic rock. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Note: This recording has a *deliberately* distorted sound. This is not an error with the file]. [Tempo: Medium / 131 BPM]
Old school flavored funk music track, reminiscent of P-Funk acts from the 70's and 80's, but given a more hip hop feel. Ideal for comedy, blaxploitation and retro revival scenes as well as nightlife and fashion. Tribute / Club / Urban Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Lost in the middle of nowhere, without water or shade, and under the hot noon sun. This western spaghetti soundtrack is not the same old epic and heroic Ennio Morricone old west theme. Instead, it brings a slow-paced and sombre take on the Lone Gunman and his struggles to find his way. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 95 BPM]
This saucy, uptempo, uncanny little latino rocker with organ top line reminds us a lot of the 1950's hit, "Tequila!" by The Champs. [Tempo: Fast / 101 BPM]
This song journeys through the life of three girls/women one from Peru, one from America, and one from Uganda to expose that beneath the pretty face is a strong, intelligent women once one uncovers the mask of insecurity wrapped inside. This track has a rock-steady train beat with a thumping bass line and Spanish guitar licks. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A fun and fiery Surf Rock track with authentic late 1950's / 1960's sound of twangy and tremolo'd guitars and organ. Lively and fun. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 172 BPM]
A fun and fiery Surf Rock track with authentic late 1950's / 1960's sound of twangy and tremolo'd guitars and busy drums. Lively and fun. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 BPM]
Classic surf rock style with fast picking guitar and a slight Mexico influence. 1960's and 1970's California sound. Latino elements with surf music arrangement. Twangy guitars, spring reverb, occasional Mexican trumpets. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
Intense, powerful, driven, exciting, atmospheric, explosive, cinematic and highly dramatic modern rock track with strong eastern flavours in it's chords & percussion. Spacey, exotic scales combine with big guitars & hefty driven drums. Would suit action / thriller / travel / sports projects. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 85 BPM]
A rowdy and funky Indie-rock music track with a great guitar riff and a 'Go Get'em' type attitude and drive. A bit raw and unpolished, and good energy level. Slight 'punk' influence. [Tempo: Fast / 184 BPM]
Powerful Rock track with a stomping beat and lively guitar melodies. Motivating, driving and cool. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 112 BPM]
Indie / Rock. Gritty guitar and bass tones pull this piece from the mainstream area of indie rock, dumping it back to its roots. A bouncy and upbeat track. A little bit unruly, punky. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
This retro pop music track is drenched in the high energy pop of the ‘60s with a modern twist. Catchy and fresh, it features a vocal melody shadowed by lead guitar, and supported by 12 string acoustic guitar, organ, drums and bass. Great music for 1960s based themes and excellent for modern, quirky commercials and programming needing a fast-paced, catchy theme. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 154 BPM]
Funky guitar elements and driving synth melodies combined with a powerful drum beat. Confident Big Beat track with lots of editing cues. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 108 BPM]
Ominous and arid western atmosphere, inspired by modern TV drama like Breaking Bad, CSI and Banshee. Slide guitars over a driving rhythm. Crime and gangster feel, as well as police investigation mood. Cinematic / Western / Crime Music. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Big, bold, positive & groovy. Beaty, raunchy, fun, driven, dynamic, epically glorious and slightly glammy electro-rock track, with a bluesy feel to it. Irresistable, head-nodding beats mixed with grand, passionate, bombastic guitars and strings. Would suit action / thriller / sports type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Bluesy slide guitar and dobro over a foot-stomping drum. Great music for gator hunters, modern western, American drama and desert or muddy reality shows. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Mysterious, intriguing but at the same time funny latin music track, with percussion, guitars and low-fi organ sound. Stereotypical Latin music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Distorted bass line combined with aggressive drums. Big Beat tune in the style of Prodigy, featuring several nervous electronica elements. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 133 BPM]
Homage to Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone. Heroic western theme, with a mysterious high noon duel introduction. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Funky Heavy Big Beat / Breakbeat tune. Distorted funky guitars combined with a grooving drum beat. In the style of Moby. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 108 BPM]
Distorted vocals, fuzz guitars and heavy drums, on a slow yet powerful blues rock groove, in the style of The Black Keys and John Spencer Blues Explosion. Lyrics are about drinking and forgetting your problems. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. 70's / Aggressive / Bluesy Music. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Experimental / Rock / Groove. After the bizarre intro, the catchy riff kicks in. Slightly punk'y. Sound and style similar to Franz Ferdinand and others. Good for sports, youth, young productions, a little bit rebellious and cool. [Tempo: Fast / 123 BPM]
Repetitive sampled guitar riff over a driving drum rhythm. Synthesizer melody brings in some kind of mysterious and adventurous feel. Lots of confidence and coolness, being the ideal soundtrack for that bad ass spy scene. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
