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Slow Mass
OriginChicago, IL
Genres
Years active2015 (2015)–present
LabelsLandland Colportage
Members
  • Dave Collis
  • Josh Sparks
  • Josh Parks
  • Mercedes Webb
  • Evan Bernard
  • Sean Hallock
  • Emma McCall
Past members
  • David Maruzzella
Websiteslowmassmusic.com

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]

History

Slow 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]

Throughout 2019 and 2020, Slow Mass released a trio of 7"s under their Music for Ears series.[9][10][11] In October 2020, the band released a surprise album titled Music for Rest. The release provided a sonic departure from their existing catalog with an hour long ambient composition broken up into 50 tracks.[12]

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 allegation.[13] In early 2022, singer-bassist Mercedes Webb released a statement on the band's social media pages discussing the allegation and text messages that had surfaced from the accuser.[14] The allegation resulted in a lawsuit and counter-suit, which was settled outside of civil court with a joint statement between both parties.[15]

The band resumed release activity in 2024 with a new EP titled Drift Themes, released by Landland Colportage.[16]

Band members

Current line-up[17][18]

  • 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)

Discography

Studio 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

  1. ^ Pach, Corinne (July 2016). "Slow Mass premieres new single "Dark, Dark Energy", Announces Tour and Upcoming Record". Impose_(magazine). Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. ^ Gelfand, Zac (August 24, 2016). "Band To Watch: Slow Mass". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  3. ^ Robinson, Collin (September 6, 2016). "Stream Slow Mass Treasure Pains EP". Stereogum. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  4. ^ Garner, Sadie (September 6, 2016). "PREMIERE: Slow Mass Are Here to Help You Return to the Grind with the "Treasure Pain" EP". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  5. ^ Cohen, Ian (May 14, 2018). "Slow Mass: On Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  6. ^ Colburn, Randall (May 10, 2018). "Slow Mass offer a Track By Track breakdown of their debut LP, On Watch: Stream". Consequence_(publication). Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  7. ^ Cosores, Philip (March 28, 2018). "Premiere: Chicago's Slow Mass Deliver A Blast Of Pulverizing Post-Hardcore On 'Schemes'". Uproxx. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  8. ^ Vallejo-Lopez, Abdiel (May 3, 2018). "Listen to "Suburban Yellow," the Hard-Hitting New Single From Slow Mass". Paste_(magazine). Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  9. ^ Breihan, Tom (April 11, 2019). "Slow Mass - "Siren"". Stereogum. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  10. ^ Deville, Chris (January 6, 2020). "Slow Mass - "Mal"". Stereogum. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  11. ^ Deville, Chris (June 5, 2020). "Slow Mass – "Portraits To Oakland" & "Sub Yellow"". Stereogum. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  12. ^ Anthony, David (December 7, 2020). "Getting Wrapped Up and Gaming the System". Former Clarity. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  13. ^ https://pitchfork.com/news/slow-mass-dropped-from-label-following-sexual-assault-allegations-against-frontman-dave-collis-who-calls-allegations-false/
  14. ^ Webb, Mercedes. "Slow Mass - Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  15. ^ https://notinourscene.com/#/show-story/9r55v5G1wnBUB0M2iAbw
  16. ^ "Drift Themes", Bandcamp, March 22, 2024, retrieved 27 November 2024
  17. ^ "Slow Mass - Instagram", Instagram, retrieved 27 November 2024
  18. ^ "Slow Mass - Bandcamp", Bandcamp, retrieved 27 November 2024
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