Surfin‘ Puffin Records

Surfin’ Puffin Records is our own independent music label and a commitment to nature.

Surfin’ Puffin Records is more than our own label — and it’s our values. Like the puffin, we believe in loyalty, belonging, and the quiet power of returning to the things that matter. Puffins thrive between sea and sky, just as our music flows between the genres — always grounded in warmth, curiosity and connection. Our label carries songs that feel like home and sound like freedom.

It’s a space for stories, a place where resilience and playfulness meet, where individuality is celebrated — and where music reminds us that we’re not alone. Inspired by surfing, birdwatching and the wild beauty of the coast, Surfin’ Puffin Records supports not only independent music, but also biodiversity. 10% of all label income goes to BirdLife Switzerland to support biodiversity. Because every puffin can find its way — if we enable and empower — through wind, waves and wonder.

Singer-Songwriter Max Berend in his studio This image shows two goldfinches. This image illustrates Max Berend's passion of birdwatching. The birds and nature inspire his folk-pop songs. The Eurasian Pygmy Owl in the scope. An observation Max Berend made with his birdwatching friend Byron McGaw in Switzerland. His discovery of the week. Micha Surber, sound engineer with Max Berend, sitting on red cinema chairs in their studio A kingfisher sitting on a post at lake constance. The Swiss mountains in the background. Birdwatching is a passion of Max Berend. Here you can see a little bay in the south of Sweden. The sun is slowly going down and an evening sky shimmers in the water. A photography of Alan Tucci, the bass player of Max Berend in their studio. Max Berend sitting at Lake Constance observing the birds. A calm and easy setting. You can see him wearing his typical red beanie. The picture illustrates calmness.