Nerf Herder

Nerf Herder formed in Santa Barbara, California in 1994. Their 1998 song 'New Wave Girl' became their breakout hit, a catchy track that got featured in movies like 'Dude, Where's My Car?' and later in 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.' The band's lineup included Parry Gripp on vocals and guitar, Steve Sherlock on drums, Marko 72 on bass, and Dave Ehrlich on keyboards.

They put out albums like 'How to Meet Girls' in 1997 and 'American Cheese' in 1998, followed by 'My E.P.C.D.' in 2001 and 'High Voltage' in 2002. Other songs in their catalog include '2nd Best,' '5000 Ways To Die,' and 'Annalee.' Their sound mixed pop punk with ska and new wave touches, often with a humorous, self-deprecating edge.

Some listeners criticized 'New Wave Girl' for lyrics they felt were disrespectful to women, though the band described it as satire about new wave scene superficiality. Gripp has talked about past struggles with drug and alcohol use, and the group faced financial difficulties that led to canceled tours and selling equipment at times.

They kept releasing music into the 2000s with albums like 'Nerf Herder IV' in 2004 and a 'Greatest Hits' collection in 2006. Their work found an audience among fans who appreciated their lighthearted approach to alternative rock.