About Wiped Out

Wiped Out, based in New York City, is an instrumental surf band led by guitarist Clark Starace. Drawing inspiration from iconic surf acts of the 1960's such as Dick Dale, The Astronauts, and The Challengers, Wiped Out infuses their music with the gritty energy synonymous with New York's punk scene, inspired by bands like Ramones and The Cramps.

Performing as a trio with Andrew Bisdale on bass and Josh Metcalf on drums, Wiped Out has become a fixture on the NYC club circuit, sharing stages with renowned surf acts like Messer Chups, The Surfrajettes, Surfer Joe, Los Tiki Phantoms, and The Coffin Daggers at iconic venues across the city.

Their debut LP, "Welcome to Fear City," was released in October 2022 on Texas-based label Otitis Media Records. Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by NJ Scene veteran Ethan Bill at The Pine Room in Dumont, NJ, the album features 12 meticulously crafted tracks presented on limited-edition 12-inch random-colored vinyl, adorned with bold artwork by Justin Moll (Dr. Wolfenbergen). With over 200k streams on Spotify to date, "Welcome to Fear City" has solidified Wiped Out's position as a rising force in the surf music scene.

In March 2024, Wiped Out returned to the studio, opting for an all analog approach while crafting their single "American Hot Rods" with producer Victor Dominicis.