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Press
Slow to Surface is nursed by a solid history of classics that include Hank Sr., George Jones and Johnny Cash and a source of new music themselves. The band also digs into newer material and finds its entertainment in the latest from Godspeed, You Black Emperor, Broken Social Scene, and Album Leaf. - Homie from 107.5 KXTE Las Vegas
Slow to Surface performs some of the smartest rock 'n' roll Vegas has to offer. Lyrics that border on poetry and rhythms that shift like a tropical storm, while the fabric of guitar intricacies cinch it all into a tightly wrapped ball of thunder - Chris King- City Life, Las Vegas
In an age where music is judged on its style and not it's substance, Slow To Surface's dynamic emotional rock may slip beneath the radar. But in a better place, where honesty, originality, and passion are rewarded, these Las Vegas dynamos would be kings.
- PJ Perez- indievegas.com
In their quest for originality, the band utilizes inventive songwriting to lay down a variety of epic blueprints whose structure is complex, yet easily interpreted. From here, Slow To Surface becomes as one mind, body and soul as tight musicianship seamlessly breathes life into their creations through richly defined layers of soothing melodies and captivating harmonics. - dynamicRock.com
Discography
EP- "An Effort In The Deconstruction Of The Struggle" 2002
EP- "The Interruption" 2004
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Bio
In a world where commercial music meets artistic integrity, Slow To Surface is a cinematically styled rock group packed full of passion and vigor. Every song is reminiscent of a great indie film with intriguing storylines and honest performances. Lyrics written about the triumphs and struggles of interpersonal connections, that invokes the human spirit. As a unique character, the music creates a mood and scenery for the lyrical narrative.
Take a moment to sit, listen, and relax as you emotionally interact with the driving force that is Slow To Surface.
-Our first E.P. entitled An Effort in the Deconstruction of the Struggle, was released in January of 2002. It has sold over 2000 copies through local retailers, websites and live performances. It received rave reviews from numerous websites and weekly periodicals and was selected as Album of the month by DynamicRock.com on February 2002.
-The effort E.P. was added to specialty radio (new music shows) nationwide on more than 20 stations and charted as high as 13th, according to FMQB.coms modern rock chart.
- MTV Real World Key West used slow to surface song "the Familiar"
-Our recordings have been included on the soundtrack for the TV show MTV Undressed, the Carey Hart Motorcross video, and the lvlocalmusicscene.com compilation CD.
-Indievegas.com voted STS singer Benwood, best singer and best poet of Las Vegas.
-Lowdown Magazine featured STS as #26 of the top 40 unsigned bands in the country.
-Audiosurge.com ranked Slow To Surfaces song, in the same vein as envy 8th out of 2209 bands in total downloads and 12th overall for page views for more than 4 weeks starting in June 2001.
-Yourlocalmusicscene.coms band of the month for April 2001, March 2003, and Dec. 2004
-Multiple selections for track of the week, by indievegas.com, radiowazee.com, and audiosurge.com.
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