Founding members John Paul Pitts and Tyler Schwarz started playing music together in Orlando, Florida. They met Thomas Fekete at an Ultra Music Festival after party in Miami and the group was formed with the immediate goal of releasing a record and touring nonstop.
The band was originally called Jabroni Sandwich. Schwarz randomly came up with the name Surfer Blood during a conversation with Pitts about his surfer backpack from high school.
The band's 2009 debut single "Swim" gained much critical acclaim and was named as the 37th best track on Pitchfork's 100 Best Songs of 2009. They released their debut album Astro Coast in January 2010.
The band were widely considered to be the breakout band of 2009's CMJ Music Marathon. In March 2010, playing songs from their debut album Astro Coast, Surfer Blood made quite a splash at the SXSW NPR music party (and returned to SXSW in 2011). In May 2010, the band played at the ATP music festival curated by Pavement along with other groups such as Broken Social Scene, The Walkmen, and Atlas Sound. Later that month, Surfer Blood headed over to Spain to join the lineup at the San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival. In August of that year, Surfer Blood finished out the summer playing two more festivals; Splendour in the Grass in Australia and Summer Sonic in Tokyo.
The band was chosen by Les Savy Fav to perform at the ATP Nightmare Before Christmas festival that they co-curated in December 2011 in Minehead, England.
On October 25, 2011, Surfer Blood released the Tarot Classics EP on Kanine Records. The EP's first single "Miranda" debuted on Pitchfork on August 30, 2011 and "I'm Not Ready" was named NPR's Song of the Day on December 8, 2011. Artists that contributed remixes to the EP include Totally Sincere (Connor Hanwick of the Drums and Peggy Wang of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart), Speculator, School of Seven Bells and Allen Blickle.
The band opened for the Pixies during their Doolittle Lost Cities Tour in 2011. The tour came about after Pitts met the Pixies in an airport in New Zealand and they said they were already familiar with Surfer Blood's music. Surfer Blood performed a cover of their song "Gigantic" for the AV Club's music-video series "AV Undercover" which Pitts says he'd like to think that was "the needle that broke the camel's back when it came to the decision" to tour with them.
On January 9, 2012, they appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where they performed the single "Miranda" off of Tarot Classics. The next day, news spread that the band would be entering the studio in February 2012 with producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Built to Spill) to record their highly anticipated second album which was released on Warner Bros. Records.
In May 2012, the band confirmed via their Twitter account that they were moving to California on May 12, 2012 to record their second album with legendary producer Gil Norton.
On January 21, 2013, they uploaded a new song off their next album, Pythons, called "Weird Shapes".
In February 2014, the band announced that work on their third record had begun.
On May 20, 2014, the band debuted a video of them playing a new song titled "Island". The song has been played before back in 2011, during various radio sessions.
On September 16, 2014, a new song titled "NW Passage" was debuted on Soundcloud, as part of their split single with We Are Scientists.
On February 17, 2015, the band announced their third album "1000 Palms" and that it would be released on Fierce Panda / Joyful Noise Recordings on May 12. The lead single, "Dorian", was premiered on BBC Radio 1 at midnight.
Original guitarist Thomas Fekete left the band in 2015 shortly after the announcement of their third album, "1000 Palms," due to a medical diagnosis for a rare form of cancer (Sarcoma) that had spread to his lungs and spine. The band announced a fundraising effort to help alleviate Thomas' medical bills through the site GoFundMe on April 20, 2015. On May 31, 2016, Fekete's wife Jessica announced that he had passed away.
In April 2015, the song "Swim" was featured in an episode of the Netflix series "Daredevil."
Surfer Blood shared the video for album track "Island" in June 2015, in support of "1000 Palms".
In October 2015, the band announced that their longtime bassist, Kevin Williams, was leaving the band to pursue a new job in Austin, TX. The band later announced that their long time friend from high school, Lindsey Mills, would be replacing Kevin on bass.
Discography
Albums
Astro Coast (2010) #124 U.S.
Pythons (2013) #127 U.S.
1000 Palms (2015) #160 U.S.
Snowdonia (2017)
EPs
Tarot Classics (October 25, 2011)
Singles
"Swim" (2009)
"Slow Jabroni" (2009)
"Take It Easy" (17-04-2010, Kanine Records)
"Swim" (01-05-2010, re-release on Rough Trade)
"Floating Vibes" (28-09-2010, Kanine Records)
"Miranda" (2011, Kanine Records)
"Demon Dance" (2013, Warner Bros. Records)
"Spanish Bombs" (2013, Warner Bros. Records)
"I Can't Explain" (2015, Joyful Noise Recordings)
Appearances in media
The band's song "Swim" is playable in the video game Power Gig: Rise of the SixString. "Swim" and "Floating Vibes" have also been released as downloadable content for the Rock Band video game series through its Rock Band Network service. "Floating Vibes" also appears in video game "Test Drive Unlimited 2". The band's song and music video for "Demon Dance" appears in the video game "Guitar Hero Live".
Take It Easy
Surfer Blood Lyrics
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Nothings wrong when I'm with you
The ice in me is melting rapidly
Now I'm a believer too
Up all night I shiver with delight
Everytime I hear your song
I can't believe you're everything I need
I wish I knew everything it takes to get along
Then we should take it easy or we will both be sorry
Then we should take it easy, take it easy
Or we both be sorry
Let's take it easy
Sometimes I think about what I would do without
Who knew we could be such friends?
Dreaming of your love and warm and touch
When can I see you again?
Up all night I shiver with delight
Everytime I hear your song
Dizzy with anticipation
How's everything coming along?
I wish I could do whatever it takes to get along
Then we should take it easy or we will both be sorry
Then we should take it easy, take it easy
Or we will both be sorry, or we will both be sorry
The lyrics to Surfer Blood's song "Take It Easy" are about a strong connection between two people who feel meant to be together. The first verse is about how the love interest is able to break down the singer's walls and they feel at ease when they are together. The second verse talks about the singer's obsession with the love interest, specifically their music, and how they can't believe they found everything they need in this person. The chorus then suggests that the two of them should take it easy in their relationship so that they don't regret anything in the long run. The final verse shows the singer's devotion to the love interest, wondering when they can see each other again and hoping to find a way to make things work.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a strong connection and devotion to the love interest, but acknowledge that they need to be cautious in order to avoid regret. The chorus, with the repeated line "Then we should take it easy, take it easy, or we will both be sorry" highlights the importance of being patient and not rushing into anything.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me could it be meant to be
The singer and their partner may be destined to be together.
Nothings wrong when I'm with you
Being with you makes everything feel right and good.
The ice in me is melting rapidly
The singer's emotional barriers are breaking down quickly around their partner.
Now I'm a believer too
The artist is now fully committed to their partnership and believes in their love.
Up all night I shiver with delight
The artist is filled with excitement and happiness when they think of their partner.
Everytime I hear your song
The mere thought of their partner fills the singer with joy and delight.
I can't believe you're everything I need
The singer is grateful and surprised to have found someone who fulfills all their needs.
Mama you can do no wrong
The artist idolizes and respects their partner completely.
I wish I knew everything it takes to get along
The artist acknowledges that relationships can be difficult, and wishes to have all the answers to navigate it successfully.
Then we should take it easy or we will both be sorry
The artist suggests that they and their partner should slow down and not rush things, or else they may regret it later.
Let's take it easy
The singer continues to advocate for a slower pace in their relationship.
Sometimes I think about what I would do without
The artist can't imagine their life without their partner.
Who knew we could be such friends?
The singer is surprised and happy to have found such a strong friendship within their relationship.
Dreaming of your love and warm and touch
The singer yearns for the love and physical affection of their partner.
When can I see you again?
The singer misses their partner and wants to spend time with them again soon.
Dizzy with anticipation
The artist is excited and can't wait to see their partner.
How's everything coming along?
The artist asks about the progress and state of their relationship.
Or we will both be sorry
The singer reiterates that they and their partner need to take things slow or else they may both end up with regrets.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PAUL PITTS, THOMAS FEKETE, THOMAS JOHN FEKETE, TYLER SCHWARZ, TYLER JERRY SCHWARZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hikikomori
You and me could it be meant to be
Nothings wrong when I'm with you
The ice in me is melting rapidly
Now I'm a believer too
Up all night I shiver with delight
Everytime I hear your song
I can't believe you're everything I need
Mama you can do no wrong
I wish I knew everything it takes to get along
Then we should take it easy or we will both be sorry
Then we should take it easy, take it easy
Or we both be sorry
Let's take it easy
Sometimes I think about what I would do without
Who knew we could be such friends?
Dreaming of your love and warm and touch
When can I see you again?
Up all night I shiver with delight
Everytime I hear your song
Dizzy with anticipation
How's everything coming along?
I wish I could do whatever it takes to get along
Then we should take it easy or we will both be sorry
Then we should take it easy, take it easy
Or we will both be sorry, or we will both be sorry
chadillak
The energy they captured with this recording is pure bliss. Perfect and pure happiness in song form.
Mediogre
this band gives me goosebumps, just hits me in the heart
piercetheromans
I listen to this song everyday...seriously. It gets me in a good mood. :D a summer mood!
Majestical Testicle
I work at walgreens and I just heard this song over the speakers and I've been looking for it since I first heard it!! Finally found it!!
MrBeleedat
Heard this at Fry's Food Store and for two years it bothered the hell out of me; my heart actually skipped a beat finally finding it lol
DW
@kawaiifoxbabe300 that's too funny Kawa coz I just heard this at Walgreens as well for my first time about 5 nites ago and I loved it from hello!!!
Mitzy Cuello
this band is AMAZING!
thedogoffaleash
This song makes me envision a parade of dolphins in a line jumping in and out of the water to the beat of the song.
Samuel Gibbons
Heard this track in the pub a few hours ago and loved it. I found a new band, today has been a good day 👍🏼
Aaron Ries
That's a good pub right there!