Joe Mayo’s Unsigned Artist of The Week: Quicksand Swimclub

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This week’s Unsigned Artist is:

Quicksand Swimclub

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To normal people, Quicksand Swimclub sounds like a failed YMCA group meeting, but to the duo out of Michigan, it’s the name of their indie rock band. When it comes to lyrical content, the band tends to stick to themes revolving around life and progressing in life. Growing up, Dan had lots of passion for music, growing up in an up-and-coming music scene consisting of I See Stars and We Are The Union, to name a few. During the summer of 2010, Dan started recording some of his ideas in his basement.

The band has recently brought their four-piece down to a duo. “We are aiming our new sound towards the post-hardcore/pop punk genre while putting our “touch” to it.” The band is going to be playing an American Opera this Saturday for Fusion Shows. “Fusion Shows is a showcase company that is somewhat “prestigious” for local bands to play shows for. They buy the best tour packages and give have locals opening slots. This Saturdays show is a local show they are putting together to see what new upcoming acts are like that they haven’t worked with yet. Hopefully its a huge success, I’m excited to play with American Opera.”

The band is no stranger to the stage, having played all over Michigan, they were finalists in the Hayloft’s Battle of the Bands and are sponsored by the Freda Clothing Company. The band is also trying to get their song o the radio, going as far as making the finals of a competition being held by 89XFM. “Even if we don’t come out on top in the voting poll it’s alright, at least they listened to us.” The band was also able to play the Cornerstone Festival this past summer on the green lights production stage in Bushel, Illinois.
The band will be releasing their new single,”Better Days” this Monday. “We worked with Bryan Beeler (Chiodos, Cinematic Sunrise, The Swellers, We Are The Union, Squid The Whale) in our hometown Northville, MI. This song is inspired by a friend who died in a car crash leaving behind a girlfriend of three years. The lyrics are from her point of view.” So what’s next for the band? “We have exciting shows in Michigan scheduled throughout Fall and Winter. In March we plan to take time off of shows to spend pre production for the new EP. We are recording a three song EP at 37 Studios (I See Stars, Chiodos, These Hearts) due to release late spring/early summer.”