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 Lucky, Nada Surf's fifth record and third for Barsuk, follows the successful and critically lauded let go (2003) and the weight is a gift (2005). The record is filled with songs of restlessness, longing and the elusiveness of love. Yet, in its inimitable way, the band beautifully counterbalances its signature lyrical wistfulness with its singular musical buoyancy. Intimate tunes become we're-all-in-this-together anthems, thanks to the chiming guitars, propulsive beat, and the ever-present yearning in singer Matthew Caws’ voice.
"I tend to be pretty hopeful about things further in the future, but full of anxiety about the next eight hours," jokes Caws. "Unlike my friend John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants, who says he's manic depressive without the depression, I think I'm manic depressive without the mania. Yet I'm ready to be cheerful at the drop of a reason. I’m always looking for rapture in music."
Lucky was co-produced by the band and John Goodmanson (Death Cab For Cutie, Blonde Redhead, Sleater-Kinney). It was recorded in Seattle at Robert Lang Studios where artists like Nirvana, Death Cab for Cutie, Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews, among many others have worked in the past. Many great artists make guest appearances on the record, including Death Cab’s Ben Gibbard, Ed Harcourt, John Roderick of the Long Winters, and guitarist Phil Wandscher of Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter. A free MP3 download of the song see these bones is available in here.
Following the release of their career-spanning limited edition vinyl box set last November, Nada Surf are excited to be extending their love affair with wax. On April 14th their albums the proximity effect, let go, and the weight is a gift will be put out individually on vinyl. The albums have been out of print on vinyl for many years, and Nada Surf wanted to re-issue these records and make them available to fans who couldn't get their hands on the box-set last fall. Order your copy now in the shop. |
 Their vinyl love not sated by the career-spanning limited-edition box set from last year, Nada Surf will be reissuing individual vinyl versions of their albums the proximity effect, let go, and the weight is a gift on April 14th. The albums have been out of print on vinyl for many years, and the band wanted to make them available to fans who couldn’t get their hands on the box-set. Sign up to be notified when we begin accepting orders.
On April 15th, the band will be playing a hometown show in Brooklyn at the intimate Bell House. Tickets on sale Friday, February 13th. |
Check out the video interview of Nada Surf's singer/songwriter Matthew Caws, on the Threadless TV website. |
 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.
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Nada Surf are: Matthew Caws (vox, guitar), Daniel Lorca, (Bass) and Ira Elliot (Drums) |
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