| By Surprise | |
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| Origin | Haddon Heights, New Jersey |
| Genres | Emo, indie rock, punk rock |
| Years active | 2007 (2007) – present |
| Labels | Topshelf Records |
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By Surprise is an American indie rock band from Haddon Heights, New Jersey.
History
By Surprise began in 2007 releasing an EP titled 478 via Kat Kat Records. In 2009, By Surprise released a 7" split with Hightide Hotel via Runner Up Records.
In 2011, By Surprise released their debut full-length album Mountain Smashers via Topshelf Records.
On January 12, 2013, By Surprise released another EP titled Criteria via Topshelf Records.
In 2015, Suburbia Records released a box split featuring a split between By Surprise and Broadcaster.
Band members
- Patrick R. Gartland - Guitar, Vocals
- Daniel J. Saraceni - Bass, Vocals
- Robert J. Wilcox - Guitar, Vocals
- Devin P. Carr - Drums
Discography
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
- ^ 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.