Nada Surf at the Reitz

Because I made a promise to myself that I would see any touring band who happened to have a hit in the 90s, I probably should go see Nada Surf at the Reitz Union on Thursday. I remember jamming along to “Popular” back in my ele-middle years. Now, I know Nada Surf is a legitimate band who has had other albums. And I know their new single, “Always Love,” has been on the radio lately. But I can’t help just wanting to go to hear the rules of dating ala “Popular.”

I hate when people only know a band I like for their one single (which always happens to be their worst song. See: Modest Mouse), but when I do the same thing, I just write it off as nostalgic ignorance. So, is it okay that I want to see this band because they had one hit in the 90s? I will go with yes. But I probably won’t actually attend unless I can convince someone else that this is good enough reason to tag along. Unfortunately Matt has already passed.

Nada Surf will be playing on Thursday at the Rion Ballroom at the Retiz Union at 9:30 p.m. Openers are Seawolf and Emperor X, free for students, doors at 9.