Winston Surfshirt is an Australian band that fuses funk and hip-hop, established in 2015. The ensemble is led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Winston, and includes Bustlip on beats, The Bone on trombone, Bik Julio on bass guitar, Dool on keyboards, and Mi-K on guitar. Their musical style is characterized by a combination of surf rock and West Coast hip-hop elements. The band has garnered attention through performances at prominent festivals such as Falls Festival and Splendour in the Grass, as well as touring alongside Rüfüs. They released their inaugural album, Sponge Cake, on September 29, 2017, followed by Apple Crumble on November 15, 2019. In 2022, they revealed their third studio album, Panna Cotta, which was launched on November 11. Their track "NobodyLikeYou" received a nomination for Most Performed R&B/Soul Work at the APRA Awards in 2021. The distinctive sound and energetic performances of Winston Surfshirt have established them as a notable presence in the Australian music landscape, enhancing their popularity and acclaim.
