Slow Mass is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois featuring former members of Into It. Over It., Damiera, and No Sleep Records alum Former Thieves.[1] They took their name from the Glenn Branca composition.[2]
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| Origin | Chicago, IL |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Landland Colportage |
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| Website | slowmassmusic |
History
editSlow Mass began in 2016. That year, they released their first extended play, Treasure Pains, with the record label Landland Colportage.[3][4] In 2018, Slow Mass released their debut full-length album titled On Watch.[5][6][7][8]
In 2021, the band's momentum was halted after frontman Dave Collis was accused of sexual assault. Dangerbird Records severed ties with the band as a result of the allegations.[9]
Band members
edit- Dave Collis – vocals, guitar (2015-present)
- Joshua Sparks – drums (2015-2017, 2018-present)
- Joshua Parks – guitar (2015-present)
- Mercedes Webb - vocals, bass, synth (2015-present)
- Evan Bernard - guitar (touring 2017-2019, 2020-present)
- Sean Hallock - drums (touring 2019, 2020-present)
- Emma McCall - guitar (touring 2021, 2024-present)
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Contributors
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Discography
editStudio albums
- On Watch (2018)
EPs
- Treasure Pains (2016)
- Drift Themes (2024)
Singles
- Music For Ears 1 (2019)
- Music For Ears 2 (2020)
- Music For Ears 3 (2020)
Miscellaneous
- Music for Rest (2020)
References
edit- ^ Pachl, Corinne. "SLOW MASS PREMIERES NEW SINGLE "DARK, DARK ENERGY", ANNOUNCES TOUR & UPCOMING RECORD". Impose. Impose. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ Gelfand, Zac. "Band To Watch: Slow Mass". Stereogum. Stereogum. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ Robinson, Collin. "Stream Slow Mass Treasure Pains EP". Stereogum. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ Garner, Marty. "PREMIERE: Slow Mass Are Here to Help You Return to the Grind with the "Treasure Pain" EP". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ Cohen, Ian. "Slow Mass: On Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ Colburn, Randall. "Slow Mass offer a Track By Track breakdown of their debut LP, On Watch: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ Cosores, Philip. "Premiere: Chicago's Slow Mass Deliver A Blast Of Pulverizing Post-Hardcore On 'Schemes'". Uproxx. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ Vallejo-Lopez, Abdiel. "Listen to "Suburban Yellow," the Hard-Hitting New Single From Slow Mass". Paste. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ https://pitchfork.com/news/slow-mass-dropped-from-label-following-sexual-assault-allegations-against-frontman-dave-collis-who-calls-allegations-false/
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/slowmassmusic/
- ^ https://slowmassmusic.bandcamp.com/