flipturn

Flipturn is a quintessential modern indie rock outfit that emerged from Fernandina Beach, Florida, in 2015. Founded by high school friends Dillon Basse, Tristan Duncan, and Madeline Jarman, the band’s sound is a sophisticated evolution of surf-rock and indie-pop influences.

Their identity is defined by the interplay between Duncan’s reverb-laden, melodic guitar work and Basse’s raspy, emotive vocal delivery, which provides a gritty counterpoint to their polished production. Historically, they represent the successful transition of the 'garage-to-festival' arc, gaining massive independent traction through EPs like Citrona before signing with Dualtone Records. Their debut full-length, Shadowglow (2022), solidified their position in the indie landscape, characterized by cinematic arrangements and existential lyrical themes. Critically, they are noted for their high-energy live performances and their ability to blend the sun-drenched aesthetics of the Southeast with the introspective, anthemic qualities of mid-2010s indie giants like Hippo Campus and Mt. Joy. Their 2025 release, Burnout Days, suggests a continued maturation into more complex, synth-integrated textures while maintaining their core melodic accessibility.