Artist description Alan Semerdjian, Surreal's singer and lyricist, has the remarkable ability to integrate post modern poetry with boundless imagery to create concepts and themes that somehow make sense. Couple that with music that is danceable, singa ble and earthy all at the same time, and then you begin to understand Surreal. While Surreal has been compared favorably to the likes of Dave Matthews Band, The Cure, Phish, and U2, they create hybrid songs that blend trippy alterna-pop with frenzied mini-jams, creating a whirlwind of originality.

Music Style Alternative, Pop, Rock, Sometimes even Art Rock

Musical Influences The Sea and Cake, Phish, U2, Pavement, Jazz, Funk

Similar Artists Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, The Sea and Cake, U2, REM

Artist History The band Surreal formed out of the high school friendships of Tom, Ian, and Alan and later Dan (Tom's younger brother) was dragged into the mix before he even knew how to play the bass and the rest of them weren't any better. But after 7 or 8 years of practice and hundreds of gigs we now know Surreal to be one of the best independent bands around! Over the years, Surreal songs have appeared on network television. Th e Warner Brothers Network sitcom Nick Freno:Licensed Teacher featured Surreal s music in two episodes and their song Bayside, America was used as theme mus ic for Pandora on Lifetime Cable. Surreal has been touring the Northeast consistently and they have had great success with college crowds.

Group Members Alan Semerdjian - vocals, guitar Tom Sullivan - guitar Dan Sullivan - Bass Ian Katz - Drums

Press Reviews "...They've created a new tongue from the odds and ends of their collective experience. The members of Surreal have forged a swirling dreamy form of pop." -- Newsday "an impressive, contempary sound...rich, textured songs and poetic lyrics..." -- Relix Magazine "Surreal possesses an etheral aura...Surreal's second record is full of dream pop. -- The Long Island Voice "Surreal is a juicy lathargic pot roast that needs to be eaten again and again. They offer their audience lovin', poetry, and a neck cramp from bobbing you're head to their alternative rhythms..." -- Jeremy Newberger MSNBC

Location New York, NY - USA

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