Nada Surf and Simple Minds

UK band known for post-punk roots and a style spanning art-rock to pop. Topped the US chart with Don’t You (Forget About Me) and the UK with Belfast Child; sold 60M+ records, with six UK No.1 albums. Played Live Aid and Mandela London shows.

Nada Surf, a melodic rock band from NYC, gained fame with their '90s hit "Popular." Known for sophisticated alt-rock, they worked with Ric Ocasek, Chris Walla, and Ben Gibbard. Albums like Let Go, The Weight Is a Gift, and Never Not Together cemented their cult status, featuring symphonic collaborations and influences like Kate Bush. They charted high on Billboard's Independent Albums, and their innovative sound continues to evolve.