By Surprise (band)
By Surprise | |
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| Origin | Haddon Heights, New Jersey |
| Genres | Emo, indie rock, punk rock |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Labels | Topshelf Records |
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By Surprise is an American indie rock band from Haddon Heights, New Jersey.[1]
History
[edit]By Surprise began in 2007 releasing an EP titled 478 via Kat Kat Records.[2] In 2009, By Surprise released a 7" split with Hightide Hotel via Runner Up Records.[3]
In 2011, By Surprise released their debut full-length album Mountain Smashers via Topshelf Records.[1]
On January 12, 2013, By Surprise released another EP titled Criteria via Topshelf Records.[4][5]
In 2015, Suburbia Records released a box split featuring a split between By Surprise and Broadcaster.[6]
Band members
[edit]- Patrick R. Gartland - Guitar, Vocals
- Daniel J. Saraceni - Bass, Vocals
- Robert J. Wilcox - Guitar, Vocals
- Devin P. Carr - Drums
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Mountain Smashers (2011, Topshelf Records)
EPs
- By Surprise (2006, CD-R Self-Released)
- 478 (2008, CD-R Self-Released)
- 478 (Vinyl Reissue - 2012, Kat Kat Records)
- Criteria (2013, Topshelf Records)
Splits
- By Surprise/Hightide Hotel (2009, Runner Up Records)
- By Surprise/Broadcaster (2015, Suburbia Records)
- Aspiga/By Surprise (2016, Asian Man Records)
Cassettes
- 2006-2009 Discography (2009, Self-Released)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Yancey, Bryne (4 April 2011). "By Surprise: 'Mountain Smashers'". Punknews. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ "478 | By Surprise". Bysurprise.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
- ^ Shultz, Brian (30 October 2009). "By Surprise / Hightide Hotel". Punknews. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Song Premiere: By Surprise, "Criteria"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Zarrillo, Zack. "POZ Stream: By Surprise - Criteria". Property of Zack. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Lantinen, Christopher. "SUBURBIA RELEASING 7" BOX-SET". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 1 December 2015.