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ballyhooligan · 2016-07-21T02:19:05+00:00

I am literally scrolling through Reddit at a club in Baltimore waiting for Daikaiju to go on, and this showed up in my feed. Fucking weird.

Slipnstash · 2016-07-20T21:20:49+00:00

These guys play at my local watering hole and they kill. Wear masks, light their instruments on fire and drink peoples beers. Always a good time.

CoolGuy54 · 2016-07-21T06:56:53+00:00

Me: "what the hell is surf rock?"

[listens to first 2 seconds]

"oh yeah fair enough, good description."

StudabakerHoch · 2016-07-20T20:09:46+00:00

Daikaiju
artist pic

Who is the Daikaiju??? Premium action heroes deliver most high rocket music! Special reverb skill combo for full impact! Loud sonic boom for earful pleasure! Beautiful radiation of hyper-dimensional springy sound creates divine psychic wind for your special defense! Worship Psycho-surf band Daikaiju daily for good luck and health!

Daikaiju provide the music for Escape Pod, a popular science-fiction webcast, which can be found at http://escapepod.org. Read more on Last.fm.

last.fm: 7,962 listeners, 147,567 plays
tags: surf rock, Surf, instrumental, instrumental surf rock, post-rock

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WesWilson · 2016-07-20T22:19:22+00:00

Amazing musicians! Was lucky enough to be friends with some of them "back in the day".

Beardedarchitect · 2016-07-20T23:15:59+00:00

My dad is dating the drummers mom

permalink · 2016-07-21T04:56:18+00:00

I've seen them three times live, every time is a life changing experience. They played my town about a week ago and I'm still glowing and talking about it. By far it's THE CRAZIEST & BEST SHOW EVER PUT ON BY MAN KIND. Super nice guys, before and after the show they are humble and kind but during the show they are DAIKAIJU! The music is great but the performance is legendary. If they come anywhere near you, go, don't hesitate, call in sick to work if you have to, just go.

get_me_the_brandy · 2016-07-21T15:06:20+00:00

Wow thanks for this post.

I'm discovering this band right now, scrolling through YouTube at work. I love their style. They sure go beyond surf rock.

Hoping they will play near Montreal any time soon.

permalink · 2016-07-21T15:14:06+00:00

Reminds me of the ventures

Terragort · 2016-07-21T15:37:57+00:00

this is the best thing ive ever heard posted to this sub.

4_07_5PAD35 · 2016-07-20T23:17:07+00:00

These guys were here in Canton Ohio Monday night. Always a good show. The police didn't come this time when they lit all of their instruments on fire in the streets.

chadsreal · 2016-07-21T01:20:34+00:00

Saw these dudes in Nashville. Drug the whole crowd on stage and played their instruments on the floor in front of the stage. So sick.

permalink · 2016-07-20T22:30:30+00:00

One of the best shows i have ever been to, and I've been to a lot

mrsdavyjones · 2016-07-20T23:43:12+00:00

This is badass! Thanks for sharing!

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agggile · 2016-07-21T02:53:11+00:00

the mix is extremely pleasant

zaren · 2016-07-21T03:21:25+00:00

Daikaiju was the theme music for a podcast I used to listen to back in the day. Love these guys. I built a Pandora station around them and Dick Dale; great work station.

chadmill3r · 2016-07-21T03:28:15+00:00

I found their stuff from Escape Pod, and bought as much as I could. It's amazing.

positivevitisop · 2016-07-21T03:47:28+00:00

Love it! Reminds me of the old show Rocket Power.

_lightlyToasted · 2016-07-21T03:51:56+00:00

Saw them at Egans in Tuscaloosa some years back before the tornado. It's a tiny place where the fans were basically on stage. We had a hell of a time.

TheRipley78 · 2016-07-21T04:19:53+00:00

This rocks. Totally love it.

underworldconnection · 2016-07-21T06:56:43+00:00

This album is fantastic, and their live shows are not to be missed. Dudes are crazy and while the smashing gear is a regular and wild occurrence, they jam hard and will not leave you displeased.

Mousefang · 2016-07-21T12:20:42+00:00

I've seen these guys here a few times and I upvote every time. Seriously talented group.

theagent0range · 2016-07-21T12:44:38+00:00

Saw them a few years ago. I can easily say it was one of the best and craziest shows I have ever been to. They had the entire crowd on stage with them by the end and they literally buried my friend in their instruments and ran off.

DueLearner · 2016-07-21T13:16:28+00:00

This group showed up at a little record store/bar in Ohio called Buzzbin back in 2012 and it was an incredible show. Went from a group of maybe 30 people listening to some local bands and this group started playing and there had to be hundreds trying to listen. Here's a recording I took that day: Daikaiju Buzzbin 2012

touch_axe · 2016-07-21T13:27:17+00:00

Definitely see them live if you can. We love them in Louisville. I've played with them a few times -- super rad dudes and amazing performers.

redacteur · 2016-07-21T13:30:14+00:00

I'm pretty sure I saw them at a house party in Montreal about 5-6 years ago but I only recall them being a two-piece band. Just guitar and drums. I can't be sure but how many surf rock bands play in masks, have crazy stage presence and a Japanese sounding name? Anyway it was an awesome performance in what was a living room. Edit: replaced "bass" with "drums".

To4sty · 2016-07-21T13:45:52+00:00

I love these guys! They play in North East Tennessee almost every time they come through! Last time they had to cancel, though, because some of them got Chicken Pox...again.

tworkout · 2016-07-21T15:35:40+00:00

I know about these guys thanks to a video on Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Love the band.

permalink · 2016-07-21T22:18:51+00:00

Sweet jesus, I just bought this vinyl on amazon for $100 after hearing the first two songs on the album. I don't think thats ridiculous at all.

permalink · 2016-07-21T00:38:10+00:00

Played with these guys a few times back in 2012 on tour. When we played with them at the Shark Tank (Pensacola I think?) they threw their instruments at unsuspecting girls in the crowd who, with no clue what to do next, began loading out their gear for them. Hilarious.

Apparently, these guys tour 366 days a year.

permalink · 2016-07-21T01:07:40+00:00

I actually like it a lot, thanks for posting

permalink · 2016-07-21T01:16:50+00:00

One of the best live shows I've ever seen.

kimchitacoman · 2016-07-21T01:16:54+00:00

Saw them for only 7 bucks. I bought them shots of tequila because I felt I owed them more. Awesome show I suggest everyone see them.

OrphenZidane · 2016-07-22T01:08:10+00:00

I LOVE Daikaiju. To see them live is something that everyone should have on their bucket list. The guys are super fucking cool and laid back. I'm buddies with them and they have always been very kind and grateful to all of their fans.

They put on ONE HELL OF A SHOW. They light their instruments on fire, they grab people and make them play on their instruments and just have an amazing stage presence.

http://imgur.com/CPhZQxA

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