Burly Gates is a Surf Psych Garage band based in Chicago, IL They draw inspiration from bands a wide variety of different genres to make up their unique sound. Although each song has a slightly different sound, there is a common theme of surfy upbeat drums, over-driven reverb soaked guitars, and complicated bass lines covered with vocals that maintain a wide range of dynamics.

Bands that Burly Gates draw inspiration from include Vundabar, Thee Oh Sees, Twin Peaks, Mac Demarco, Tame Impala, The Walters, Ty Segall and Black Lips.