The Surrender’s influences couldn’t be more diverse. From Elliott’s background in blues and Americana, to Balboa and Parek’s 80s new wave training and bass player Shawn Dailey’s years as a fixture in the Southern California alternative rock scene, the Surrender connects to a broad audience. Some fans say the band reminds them of a British New Wave band with distinctively American sounding vocals. Others are content to describe their sound as straight forward rock and roll with heart.