Barsuk is stoked to announce this limited-edition, numbered, career-spanning box containing all five Nada Surf studio albums on vinyl, exclusive repressing of the first 7" single, and full-color 24-page lyric and photo book. Also includes download codes for MP3 versions of the proximity effect, let go, the weight is a gift, lucky, and a collection of rare and out-of-print bonus tracks and b-sides. Pre-order yours now, and receive the bonus download before the box ships (in late November)!

We're also excited to announce the winners of the "Weightless" video contest! Congratulations to the winning directors, Richard Card and Austin Trotter, who will receive $3,000 from Barsuk Records for their video that focuses on transitions and dream-like experiences, both ordinary and surreal. Second-place winner Sean P. Rogan, and his breathtaking skydiving (yes skydiving) entry, and third-place winner Sam Kuhn and his beautifully shot black & white paper airplane video will receive a copy of the Nada Surf vinyl box set, an assortment of Nada Surf t-shirts and CDs and some gear from the good folks at Dakine. You can watch the winning entries here.

Nada Surf will bring their signature vocal harmonies and stunningly catchy melodies to venues across the US in November and December, with supporting bands Delta Spirit and The Jealous Girlfriends. Check out the tour dates here.

Also, be sure to check out the latest episode of Cooking with Rockstars, in which host and producer Jennifer Robbins reveals the culinary prowess of her favorite indie rock musicians. In early April, Nada Surf's Daniel Lorca cooked a feast for 28 guests, and Jennifer filmed the preparation in two parts — the first part, in which Daniel prepares Arugula Salad with Smoked Tomatoes, Grilled Avocadoes, and Tomato Jam, is up now here. Yum!

Nada Surf bassist Daniel Lorca has injured his knee and is under doctor's orders not to fly, and to stay off his leg for the next few weeks. But have no fear: Jose Galvez (formerly of Ozma) will be filling in on bass for the upcoming shows on the US west coast, including the Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle, and MusicFest NW in Portland.

Nada Surf wants you to direct their next music video, and Barsuk Records will award the winning contest entry $3,000.00.

Nada Surf is looking for a video for weightless, the third single off their current release lucky. Aspiring and/or already-established auteurs need only check out the song (available for streaming at www.myspace.com/nadasurf), shoot and edit a video, and upload it to www.youtube.com/group/nadasurfweightless before the contest entry deadline of September 19th, 2008.

The contest winner will be chosen by a panel of judges with a proven track record of excellent taste, and Barsuk Records will award the winning entry $3,000.00 cash. Second and third place winners will receive copies of the forthcoming Nada Surf vinyl box set (due for release this fall, and including all five of the band's studio albums on vinyl, packaged together with a retrospective book of poster art, lyrics, and liner notes), an assortment of Nada Surf t-shirts and CDs and some gear from the good folks at www.dakine.com.

Go here for full contest details, restrictions and other information.

An all-star lineup of indie bands will be performing at the Manifest Hope Gallery on Wednesday, August 27th, during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. The Manifest Hope Gallery, hosted by artist Shepard Fairey and MovOn.org, will be displaying works by artists who support Barack Obama, and on Wednesday night San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will host Unconventional '08, with musical performances on an outdoor stage with Nada Surf, Silversun Pickups, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Cold War Kids and DJ Z Trip. Tickets are free, and will be available at the gallery.

In addition, there will be an intimate (and invite-only) songwriter-in-the-round performance, featuring Ben Gibbard of Death Cab, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley, Zooey Deschanel of She And Him, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, and Jonathan Rice. If you're not lucky enough to receive an invitation to this event, there will also be a public performance by Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla at the SEIU, HCAN, NEA and Progressive Allies Rally at 3pm on August 27th, in the Sunken Gardens Park. Other guests include Jim Hightower, Tom Hagerman, and Nick Urata of Devotchka.

The vinyl versions of the most recent Nada Surf and Mates of State albums are out now in stores, and available here in the Barsuk shop. Each comes with a single-use code to download the entire album as high-quality MP3 files. Check out our other vinyl offerings here — we'll have even more in the coming months, including the Lackthereof and Ra Ra Riot releases, as well as Death Cab's narrow stairs.

Nada Surf will be taking to the road this summer, playing a run of European festivals and select West Coast dates. The European dates start June 20th, and the first West Coast show (in Salt Lake City, UT) is on August 7th. Check our show listings for details.