Nada Surf

..."Traces of Gold," produced by John Morand at Sound of Music studios, blends pop, rock and alt-country in the vein of Ryan Adams and Nada Surf into a style all their own. Started by the trio of Mark Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Tyler...

In this article: Richmond, Louisiana, Sound of Music, and Ryan Adams

Nada Surf is an American alternative rock band. Formed in 1992, the New York band consists of Matthew Caws (guitar , vocals ), Ira Elliot (drums , backup vocals) and Daniel Lorca (bass , backup vocals). Nada Surf was formed in the early...

In this article: Matthew Caws, Superdrag, The Proximity Effect, Weezer, Ira Elliot, Ric Ocasek, High/Low, and United States

...the new album? Are there any major musical influences on this album? Jonathan: We wanted to finally reflect more of our influences. Nada Surf, Weezer, Saves The Day, Jimmy Eat World, and we listened to some different bands like Oceansize.

In this article: The Swellers, Paramore, Everest, Michigan, and Flint

The discography of Nada Surf, a New York-based alternative rock group, consists of five studio albums, thirteen singles and one extended plays (EP). Nada Surf was formed in 1992 and consists of Matthew Caws (guitar, vocals ), Ira Elliot...

In this article: Matthew Caws, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Ira Elliot, Summer Storm, Lycee francais de New York, Anna Stern, All You Need Is Love, and Seth Cohen

Lucky is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock band Nada Surf. It was released February 4, 2008 in Europe; February 5, 2008 in the US, Canada and Australia; and February 18, 2008 in the UK and Japan to very positive reviews. It...

In this article: Lucky, The Long Winters, Jesse Sykes, Ed Harcourt, Calexico, Matthew Caws, Juliana Hatfield, and Sean Nelson

"Popular" is a song by Nada Surf and the first single from their debut album High/Low. Each of the verses in '"Popular" presents, in spoken word format, sarcastic advice to teens. Initially offered in a calm, deadpan voice, the lyrics...

In this article: Bayonne High School, Matthew Caws, Fun Radio, Sassy Magazine, MTV, MySpace, Lucky, Jesse Peretz, and Gloria Winters

BY MARK GUARINO Matthew Caws is an illusionist. His blonde curls, baby face and slight frame suggest that the music of Nada Surf, the trio he serves as lead guitarist and songwriter, might be twee and good for naps. Saturday at Metro,...

In this article: Matthew Caws, Barsuk, Sun-Times, MTV, Lucky, Marcy Playground, and Harvey Danger

Will there ever be an article written about Nada Surf in which its 1996 MTV Buzz Bin hit (which shall remain nameless) is not mentioned? These days, band members Matthew Caws (lead vocals, guitar), Daniel Lorca (bass) and Ira Elliot...

In this article: Matthew Caws, Chicago, Will Smith, Parents Just Don't Understand, Lucky, Ira Elliot, Elektra Records, Jeff Ament, and Pearl Jam

...wanted the same type of quirky single on their sophomore disc, 1998's "The Proximity Effect," and Nada Surf refused to add one, the band was soon dropped. Caws and company kept the faith, however. He took a job in a record store in...

In this article: Matthew Caws, Lucky, New York Post, New York, Overlook Hotel, Stephen King, Ira Elliot, The Proximity Effect, and High/Low

...beat lift me up from distress," Matthew Caws sings on "Lucky," the fifth album by the Brooklyn band Nada Surf. He means it, although Nada Surf relies less on rhythm than on yearning melodies and polished harmonies to carry songs from...

In this article: K. D. Lang, Step Up 2 the Streets, Matthew Caws, Chris Speed, Heartache, Cupid, Me & U, and Low