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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.
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.
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The new album from Juliana Hatfield, set for release in mid-August, will feature Matthew's voice on a track called such a beautiful girl. News about the album is up now at the New Yorker website and on Pitchfork. |
Barsuk loves vinyl, and to prove it we'll be releasing a bunch of records on vinyl later this spring and summer, including:
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 A limited edition pressing of the new Nada Surf EP, myspace transmissions, featuring seven songs recorded live at the MySpace studios, is now available in the shop. Get yours while supplies last!
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Check out this interview of Nada Surf, just posted on the Boston TV website. |
On Saturday, April 19, independent music stores across the country will be taking part in the first annual Record Store Day, celebrating those wonderful and unique places where music fans can find satisfaction. Several of Barsuk's artists will be taking part in this event — be sure to check out your local record store to find out what events they have planned.
Here's where you can find our bands:
- Aqueduct performance at Sonic Boom (Ballard) in Seattle, WA at 4pm
- Mates of State performance at Newbury Comics (on Newbury Street) in Boston, MA at noon
- Menomena foosball tournament at Jackpot Records (SW 9th) in Portland, OR from 1pm to 3pm — anyone who beats the band members at foosball will have their name put into a hat; at the end of the tournament, one lucky winner will win a special gift. The band will also be DJ'ing during the event.
- Nada Surf performance at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ 2:30pm
- John Roderick (The Long Winters) DJ set at Sonic Boom (Capitol Hill) in Seattle, WA at 3pm
- Jesse Sykes performance at Easy Street (Queen Anne) in Seattle, WA at 5pm
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7 Aug |
SALT LAKE CITY, UT [ Gallivan Center ] |
15 Aug |
ARANDA DE DUERO BURGOS, SPAIN [ Sonorama Festival ] |
22 Aug |
GALICIA, SPAIN [ Villagarcia de Arousa ] |
23 Aug |
PONT SAINTE MAZENCE, FRANCE [ La Ferme du Rock ] |
28 Aug |
COSTA MESA, CA [ PAC-Samueli Theatre ] |
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Nada Surf are: Matthew Caws (vox, guitar), Daniel Lorca, (Bass) and Ira Elliot (Drums) |
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