Incorporating a Brazilian beat to an otherwise laid-back beachy sound, Chad Farran brings acoustic pop to a new level with his wide range of groovy tunes and worldly intuition. Hailing from the melting pot of old surf rock, San Diego, this crooner takes goes above and beyond in incorporating the traditional Latin influence with strong support from samba, Bossa nova, reggae, forro and maracatu music.

Similar to the Hawaiian heartthrob Jack Johnson's beachside lullabies, Chad Farran's tracks feature soothing words that float across a sea of ethnic-infused instrumentation, focusing on the flow of sound over lyric.

From the customary acoustic guitars and bass associated with surf pop to less conventional tools like the flute, accordion, cajor, pandeiro and many other forms of percussion, Farran's Brazilian flair adds extra special zest to his repertoire.

Taking a little bit of culture with him from places he travels with the family and crew aboard an awe-inspiring group of adventure go-getters, Farran has been the man behind the music in Fuel TV's program OnSurfari -- a TV show about a family that travels the world in search of waves, documenting the places they go, food they eat and people they meet. As the main pair of lungs behind the documentary, Farran fuses pieces of culture and experience expanding from Panama to Indonesia.

Another Ride is a record Farran composed outside of the Fuel television series, but still encompasses his worldly love of instrumentation and showcases his adventures abroad. From the heartfelt lyrics of lead track It's a Shame, to the peppered beat in closer and title track, Another Ride, you can hear Farran's strong desire to "enjoy life" -- and you will too, with just one listen to this laid-back album.