Bands we have played with...
Opening slots for bands and artists such as: Weezer, Echo & The Bunnymen, Cut Copy, The Flaming Lips, The Ting Tings, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, British Sea Power, Broken Social Scene, IAMX, Secret Machines, Explosions in the Sky, Of Montreal, Trail of Dead, Heartless Bastards, Ghostland Observatory, Suicide Girls, Film School, Octopus Project, etc.
Consequence Of Sound
"Sounds like one of Tony Wilson’s Factory bands on steroids." read the whole story Read the whole story here.
Will Sergeant - Echo & The Bunnymen
“Nice one. Your stuff sounds great. Nice, thick synths...”
Under Control
"Find yourself stumbling upon a masterpiece that drives you to shake everyone you know until they wake up and see what they're missing...The Watermarks are definitely a band to be watched"
The Houston Chronicle
“One of the best bands in town is the Watermarks, a group that does big, lush, layered pop, but without the usual perkiness that often accompanies big, lush, layered pop. There's a dark, electronic undercurrent....”
Several tracks featured on TV slots
Tracks licensed to: MTV, Oxygen Network, E!, ADV Anime Network, Crisis Center Houston PSA's, Mobile Videos (Verizon, ATT, T-Moblie), and The Houston Aeros
Indiehere
“The Watermarks sound is electrifying and energy charged, its easy to see why people all over are falling for this band, their lyrics and music are not only smarts but it feels like an adrenaline shot flowing through your veins, oh, did I mention they also use synths...yeah this is my kind of band.”
Tight Mix
"(The Watermarks) write a dangerously catchy blend of electronic and indie rock songs."
Off The Radar
"Great catchy, dancey indie rock."
Mojophenia.com
“The Watermarks are now elected to fill the void inexcusably left by New Order, Killing Joke and Jesus And Mary Chain. The EP or rather a virtual mini album..Thoughts Like Bombs..will stir the most ardent Indie lover. The Watermarks have unearthed Alternative Rock you can dance to.”
The Austinist
"The Watermarks are tailor-made to outfit any party with their blend of unadulterated vigor, scorching six-strings, grooving basslines, and thumping beats. Their cover of Prince’s “When You Were Mine” is sure to be hit with audiences. The Watermarks could easily charm crowds at rock shows as well. Tracks like “I Used To Be Your Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Shut Down” are as noisy as they are glistening, and balance the synth output perfectly with fuzzy and distorted guitars."
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A Future In Noise
"Some of the coolest music I've heard in ages!"
Houston Press
"sounds like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's chocolate got in LCD Soundsystem's peanut butter"
Big Dictin - Austin
"Heavy synths layer the songs, which though catchy at times also veer toward the same dark rawness of Joy Division/New Order. Don’t mistake my comparisons for imitations though, as The Watermarks have an original spirit of their own."
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ENVY Magazine
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David Sadof - KLOL, KTBZ, KFNC
"The Watermarks have mastered the art of the well written, hook laden hit song."
Independent Artist Company
Ryan Kennedy - Recording Engineer, Rush, Matchbox 20, Death Row Records, Dwight Yoakam, The Insurgence.
“Pretty friggin cool, I must say!”
Michael Patterson - Producer/mixer, She Wants Revenge, Beck, BRMC, Duran Duran
“I love your music...”
Future Music Magazine UK - Tim Oliver [ James, The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, etc. ]
- review of song 'R.A.Y.'
"A shining example of a quality indie track...Although we weren't entirely convinced about the track at first, listening to it over and over again reinforces the catchy hook of the chorus, and the interesting vocal style which, while understated, works beautifully. There's something undeniably Bloc Party-like about the guitar element, and in our opinion the track is strong and catchy enough to have some real commercial potential..."
Computer Music Magazine UK - Issue #81 - Chris Hughes [ Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney, etc. ]
"The vocals have an attitude that rivals New Order's Barney Summer on a good day and
similarly referential melody. There's also a 'wall of sound' production approach with
heavily distorted guitars. All very good.
We love the song... "
The Houston Chronicle
"The Watermarks leave an impression..."
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Hybrid Magazine online
Godzilla: Brilliant po-mo rock with lots of great synths. An updated Freur. Cool songs, cool sounds.
Mothra: Jesus & Mary Chain mixed with Bowie and U2.
Pretty darn good, got my head rocking.
Rodan: Kind of like The Killers, different vibe though. Good music.
Gamera: Spacey keys and shoegazer guitars. Music to wear turtlenecks by.
