Musket

Musket is a surf and beach music act from Manhattan Beach, California, known for what it calls “stomp rock”. Its sound combines early rock’n’roll downbeat tempos with overdriven guitars, hard-hitting drums and gut-rumbling bass, alongside lyrics that aim for sing-along hooks, energy, swagger and grit.

The act’s material is described as balancing traditional rock elements with more developed song structures and intelligent lyrics. Its stated themes include women, debauchery and angst, and its overall approach rejects the softer acoustic singer-songwriter style associated with beach settings in favour of a louder, more aggressive sound.

Musket presents itself as direct and unapologetic, with songs built around infectious hooks and a party atmosphere. The music is framed as communal and high-energy, with a rough-edged attitude and a style that is intended to stay in the listener’s head.