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).
History
Early years
Nada Surf was formed in the early nineties by Matthew Caws and Daniel Lorca. After meeting in Lycée français de New York (USA) and spending some of their childhood in France and Belgium. They played in many bands, including The Cost of Living and Because Because Because. Their first drummer (Dan), later alluded to in the song "The Plan" (High/Low). Dan being replaced by Aaron Conte, recorded its first 7", The Plan/Telescope (1994/Stickboy), as well as the demo tape Tafkans, the raw version of High/Low. Those raw versions were later released on their second 7", Deeper Well/Pressure Free (1995/Deep Elm Records), on the Karmic EP and on North 6th Street.

After a show at the Knitting Factory, Nada Surf met former Cars frontman and Weezer producer Ric Ocasek. With little hope, they presented him with a copy of Tafkans. Three weeks later, Ocasek called back with the news of his intention to produce the band's album. At the same time, the band was finalizing a contract with Elektra Records, through an executive, Terry Tolkin, who was working for its indie branch, No.6 Records, on which their release, the Karmic EP had been released in 1995.
Negotiations with Elektra did not pan out, so Ocasek connected the band with Maverick Records. The band flew to Los Angeles for a hectic audition; Caws had the flu, and they had to rent gear.
High/Low was recorded and mastered in January 1996 within a 19-day period. The recording was paid for by Elektra before the band signed its contract on January 18, 1996.
Major period


Their record label, thinking the album lacked a hit like "Popular", had the band record many covers, including "Black & White" (The dBs) and "Why Are You So Mean To Me?" (Vitreous Humor), to use them as singles.

Independent period and resurgence



Nada Surf followed Let Go with The Weight Is a Gift (produced by Chris Walla, among others) in 2005. The band finished touring for The Weight Is a Gift in October 2006.
In March and August 2007, the band recorded their fifth album, Lucky, with producer John Goodmanson in the Robert Lang Studios in Seattle. The album was released on February 4, 2008 in Europe and on February 5, 2008 in the US.
Nada Surf was featured on the cover of Beyond Race magazine for the publication's winter 2008 issue.
Nada Surf's song "No Quick Fix" was featured as the Spinner Mp3 of the Day in 2008.
Their sixth album, If I Had A Hi-Fi, features their take on 12 of the bands favorite songs from other bands and artists. Milwaukee noise rock band IfIHadAHiFi plans to reciprocally title their forthcoming 2011 album Nada Surf.
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