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By Surprise (band)

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By Surprise
OriginHaddon Heights, New Jersey
GenresEmo, indie rock, punk rock
Years active2007 (2007) – present
LabelsTopshelf Records
Members
  • Patrick Gartland
  • Kenny Saraceni
  • Bobby John Wilcox
  • Devin Carr

By Surprise is an American indie rock band from Haddon Heights, New Jersey.[1]

History

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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

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  • Patrick R. Gartland - Guitar, Vocals
  • Daniel J. Saraceni - Bass, Vocals
  • Robert J. Wilcox - Guitar, Vocals
  • Devin P. Carr - Drums

Discography

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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

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  1. ^ a b Yancey, Bryne (4 April 2011). "By Surprise: 'Mountain Smashers'". Punknews. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  2. ^ "478 | By Surprise". Bysurprise.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  3. ^ Shultz, Brian (30 October 2009). "By Surprise / Hightide Hotel". Punknews. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  4. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Song Premiere: By Surprise, "Criteria"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  5. ^ Zarrillo, Zack. "POZ Stream: By Surprise - Criteria". Property of Zack. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  6. ^ Lantinen, Christopher. "SUBURBIA RELEASING 7" BOX-SET". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 1 December 2015.