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)
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